ARIA: Scaling Trust Arena
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Location
England
Applications
Open until 14 April 2026
ARIA is offering up to £10 million to design and build a digital arena for testing AI systems. The arena will host open competitions to test how well AI systems work. You can use the money to create both digital platforms and physical testing facilities. This is a major project to help develop better AI technology. The deadline is 14 April 2026. You will need to show you can handle a large-scale technical project. The funding comes through Innovate UK Business Connect.
Key requirements:
- Must design and construct digital and cyber-physical arena
- Must enable open competitions for AI system testing
This grant is for technology companies and research organisations with expertise in AI systems and digital infrastructure. You need the technical capability to design and build large-scale testing platforms. It is not suitable for small businesses or those without significant AI or digital development experience.
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Up to £10m to design and construct a digital and cyber-physical arena for open competitions designed to test AI systems’ capabilities
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