upcomingGrantCollaborative R&D
Frontier AI research and development consortia
Executive Summary
This Innovate UK funding opportunity supports collaborative consortia advancing frontier AI, machine learning, and foundation models in the UK through large-scale R&D awards.
Expected Launch
December 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, RTO, Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
£50 million total fund over a maximum of 10 awards
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Target Sectors
digital technologyadvanced manufacturinghealthcareclean energy
Technology Scope
artificial intelligencemachine learningfoundation modelsfrontier AI
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Competition Scope & Overview
The aim of this funding is to advance the development of frontier artificial intelligence, machine learning and foundation models in the UK. Lead: Innovate UK