This funding round has closed.

Frontier AI Discovery

This funding is from Innovate UK.

Closed

Funding

£150,000 – £250,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 10 June 2026

Overview

Innovate UK is offering up to £2.5 million for feasibility studies on frontier AI and foundation models. UK registered organisations can apply for between £150,000 and £250,000. This funding helps you explore new AI technologies and develop foundation models. You need to be a UK registered organisation to apply. The deadline is 10 June 2026. This is for feasibility studies, not full product development. You can use the money to research and test new AI approaches. The funding covers early-stage exploration of cutting-edge AI technologies.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

Must be UK registered organisation
Must focus on frontier AI and foundation models
Must be for feasibility studies

Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered organisations working on advanced AI research. You should apply if you want to explore new AI technologies or foundation models. It is for feasibility studies, not companies already developing AI products.

Sectors

Charities & Non-Profit Public Administration & Defence

Regions

England

Full details from This funding is from Innovate UK.

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million to develop feasibility studies for frontier AI and foundation models. This funding is from Innovate UK.