Funding Opportunities

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Looking for funding to support your AI research? We have compiled a list of standing funding opportunities available to UK researchers.

From industry grants to government-backed initiatives, these programmes can help drive innovation and advance AI research. 

Explore the options below to find the right support for your work:


Industry Grants:

  • : Provides sponsored research funding for projects on emerging and innovative technologies in collaboration with Sony Group’s research groups. ​
  • : Advances academic research by providing world-class computing access and resources to researchers. ​
  • : Aims to fund and/or actively collaborate with researchers, fostering an ecosystem that generates impactful research with real-world applications.
  • – Yearly funding for early-career academics in AI.
  • Offers unrestricted cash awards and AWS Promotional Credits to fund research at academic institutions and non-profit organizations in areas that align with Amazon's mission to advance customer-obsessed science.

Government & Research Council Grants:

  • – Regular funding rounds for AI research.
  • – Ongoing funding for AI projects.
  • – Recurring funding for AI innovation.
  • – Annual funding for AI researchers through The Alan Turing Institute.
  • : AISI offers grants to support research in AI security, focusing on systemic safety and governance. ​
  • : RAI UK periodically announces funding calls for projects that address challenges in responsible AI, encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration. ​
  • : ARIA provides seed funding for innovative projects that challenge existing assumptions and open new research paths in AI and related fields.
  • : The NHS AI Lab offers funding to support the development and deployment of AI technologies in healthcare settings.

European & International Grants:

  • – EU-wide funding for AI research, open to UK applicants.
  • – Recurring calls for fundamental AI research. 

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