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BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst: AI for operational systems

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) · Competitive · Research & Development

At a glance

BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst: AI for operational systems is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is up to £5M. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is December 8, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.

Amount
Up to £5M
Deadline
8 Dec 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Forecasted

About this program

Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst: AI for operational systems Opportunity status: Upcoming Funders: Innovate UK Funding type: Grant Total fund: £5,000,000 Publication date: 13 October 2026 Opening date: 21 October 2026 9:30am UK time Closing date: 8 December 2026 11:00am UK time See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service . UK registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) can apply for a share of up to £5 million to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions that perform, control or coordinate operational activity. Eligibility summary This competition is open to collaborative projects only. The lead must be a UK registered AI SME with an existing AI or machine learning solution at technology readiness level 5 to 6. Each application must include one UK registered medium or large organisation as a depl...

Who can apply

See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.

How to apply

Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.

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