BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst: AI for Operational Systems

Deadline

Funding

Contact funder

Deadline

8 December 2026

Location

UK-wide

Applications

Deadline: 8 December 2026

Overview

UK SMEs can apply for a share of up to £5 million to deploy AI that performs, controls or coordinates operational activity. UK registered SMEs can apply. The competition opens on 21 October 2026. Read the full details and apply through the link on the Innovate UK Business Connect opportunity page. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/bridgeai-deployment-catalyst-ai-for-operational-systems/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

limited company

Key requirements:

  • Opens 21 October, closes 11am on 8 December 2026
  • Share of up to £5 million

UK registered SMEs can apply. The competition opens on 21 October 2026.

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

UK registered SMEs can apply. The competition opens on 21 October 2026.

No published award history for Innovate UK. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Innovate UK

UK SMEs can apply for a share of up to £5 million to deploy AI that performs, controls or coordinates operational activity. Opens 21 October, closes 11am on 8 December 2026.

How to apply

Read the full details and apply through the link on the Innovate UK Business Connect opportunity page.

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Last updated: 19 October 2026