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Next Generation AI: explainable AI

Executive Summary

This opportunity focuses on high-risk, high-reward fundamental research into explainable AI to improve the transparency and reliability of future AI systems. It targets organizations capable of advancing the core theoretical and practical foundations of AI interpretability.

Expected Launch
August 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, RTO, Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
£10 million total fund with a maximum award of £500,000 per project.
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Target Sectors
digital technologyhealthcareadvanced manufacturingspace technologyclean energy
Technology Scope
explainable AIXAIfundamental AI researchalgorithmic transparencytrustworthy AI
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Competition Scope & Overview

Funding to develop fundamental, high-risk, high-reward AI research that will underpin future AI systems. It is expected to proceed but is subject to the relevant approvals.

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