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Artificial Intelligence: Enabling AI adoption across science and engineering
Executive Summary
This funding opportunity supports ambitious, exploratory projects applying artificial intelligence to research challenges in priority science and engineering disciplines under the IS-8 Priority Programme.
Expected Launch
September 2026
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
Academic, RTO, SME, Large
Funding Available & Project Rates
Total fund of £5 million with a maximum award of £195,160 (80% FEC)
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Target Sectors
digital technologyadvanced manufacturinghealthcareclean energyspace technology
Technology Scope
artificial intelligencemachine learningresearch challengesscience and engineering applications
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Competition Scope & Overview
Funding seeks to support ambitious and exploratory projects with the potential to unlock new opportunities for applying artificial intelligence (AI) to important research challenges in priority science and engineering disciplines. Part of the IS-8 Priority Programme. Lead: UKRI