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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.
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TechLocal AI Professional Degree and Traineeship Accelerator – UKRI Funding opportunity: TechLocal AI Professional Degree and Traineeship Accelerator Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Award range: £100,000 - £300,000 4 February 2026 9:30am UK time 18 March 2026 11:00am UK time Last updated: 11 February 2026 - see all updates See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service .
UK academic institutions and education providers can apply for funding to develop initiatives that build industry ready AI (artificial intelligence) professionals aligned to local skills demand. Funding of £7. 8 million is provided by DSIT.
This competition is open to single applicants and collaborations. To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be a UK registered academic institution or education provider. To work alone your organisation must be a UK registered academic institution or education provider.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: UK-based researchers, institutions, and organisations. International collaborators may be eligible depending on the specific scheme. See the opportunity page for detailed eligibility criteria. 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 March 18, 2026. 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.
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.
TechLocal: Connecting Local Talent to Local Tech Jobs is sponsored by Innovate UK. TechLocal: Connecting Local Talent to Local Tech Jobs. Funding opportunity from Innovate UK. Funding: £7.6 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.