BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst: AI for Assurance and Compliance
UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £5 million to deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions that monitor, test, verify or evidence compliance with requirements, standards or controls.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Between £100,000 and £200,000 grant funding request per project (part of up to £5 million overall)
- Deadline
- 8 Dec 2026
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This funding opportunity, offered by Innovate UK, provides up to £5 million for UK registered SMEs to develop and deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions. The focus is on AI for assurance and compliance, helping businesses monitor, test, verify, or evidence adherence to various requirements and standards. Projects must be collaborative, with funding requests between £100,000 and £200,000, and contribute to the advancement and real-world application of AI in compliance systems.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Between £100,000 and £200,000 grant funding request per project (part of up to £5 million overall)
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Your organisation must be a UK registered SME with an existing AI or ML solution at TRL 5 or 6, and a functioning minimum viable product.
- Projects must be collaborative, led by an SME, and include at least one eligible UK registered deployer.
- Academic institutions cannot lead.
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