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Transformative sustainable AI technologies

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

At a glance

Transformative sustainable AI technologies is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. 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 November 10, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.

Amount
See listing
Deadline
10 Nov 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: Transformative sustainable AI technologies Opportunity status: Open Funders: UK Research and Innovation Funding type: Grant Total fund: £12,050,000 Maximum award: £602,500 Publication date: 21 August 2026 Opening date: 24 August 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 10 November 2026 4:00pm UK time Start application Apply for funding for projects focused on speculative and high-risk research with the potential to deliver high rewards and a step change in the sustainability of future AI systems. Projects should consider technological innovations across the AI stack. You must be: based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding in a role that meets the individual eligibility requirements The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £602,500. UKRI will fund 80% of the FEC. Projects must start on 1 Feb...

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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