Frontier AI: SME Champions, Phase 1

UK registered SME’s can apply for a share of up to £3.1 million to deliver feasibility studies for frontier artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) technologies with a clear route to defensible scale-up. A funding competition from Innovate UK (UKRI).

Amount: Not stated
Type: Competition

Key facts

Key facts for Frontier AI: SME Champions, Phase 1
Amount	Not stated
Issuer	Innovate UK (UKRI)
Who can apply	UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise (SME)
Deadline	Closes 11 Nov 2026

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