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Innovate UK's Sovereign AI Proof of Concept programme funds proof of concept demonstrators of AI technologies with state-of-the-art performance across five strategic themes: fundamental AI research, materials discovery, biosciences and health, defense and national security, and AI-aided chip/hardware design.
Individual project grants range from £50,000 to £120,000 (approximately USD $63,500-$152,400) from a total allocation of at least £1. 6 million. Projects must be 1-3 months in duration, starting by January 2026 and completing by March 2026.
The programme supports feasibility studies and industrial research, with funding covering up to 70% of costs for micro/small businesses, 60% for medium, and 50% for large organizations. Literature review studies and projects unable to scale are excluded.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: UK registered businesses of any size as lead organization. Can work alone or with subcontractors. Each business may lead only one application. All work must be conducted in the UK with results exploited in or from the UK. Competition opens 11 August 2025, closes 10 September 2025. Applicants notified by 20 October 2025. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 10, 2025. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Innovate UK's BridgeAI Innovation Exchange programme funds AI and machine learning proof of concepts that address real business challenges across designated sectors. Individual project grants range from £25,000 to £50,000 (approximately USD $31,750-$63,500) from a total competition pool of up to £200,000. Projects must last 3-5 months, starting by September 2025 and completing by February 2026. The programme targets four specific challenge areas: cycling industry market intelligence, site reinstatement automation, sustainable transport engagement, and planning system automation. Projects must include measurable success metrics, comply with data governance standards, and provide knowledge transfer documentation. Subject to Minimal Financial Assistance cap of £315,000 over a three-year rolling period.
TechLocal AI Professional Degree and Traineeship Accelerator is sponsored by Innovate UK. TechLocal AI Professional Degree and Traineeship Accelerator. Funding opportunity from Innovate UK. Funding: £7.8 million (GBP). Apply via the UKRI portal. Application snapshot: target deadline March 18, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance UK-based researchers, institutions, and organisations. International collaborators may be eligible depending on the specific scheme. See the opportunity page for detailed eligibility criteria. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
DRIVE35 innovation fund: collaborate 2 is sponsored by Innovate UK. DRIVE35 innovation fund: collaborate 2. Funding opportunity from Innovate UK. Funding: £33 million. Apply via the UKRI portal. Application snapshot: target deadline March 18, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance UK-based researchers, institutions, and organisations. International collaborators may be eligible depending on the specific scheme. See the opportunity page for detailed eligibility criteria. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
YouthBuild 2025 Grant Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Funds pre-apprenticeship programs for opportunity youth ages 16-24. While construction is a core requirement, the 'Construction Plus' component allows for vocational training in other high-demand sectors like mechanical repair. Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information $1,000,000 - $2,000,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, state/local governments, and Tribal entities. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.