Sovereign AI Strategic Assets Grants Programme
Grants from £1 million to £9 million to fund the creation of strategic AI assets, initially focusing on high-value AI datasets and autonomous or automated laboratory infrastructure.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- £1 million to £9 million
- Deadline
- 5 Jun 2026 · 1 days left
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
Plain English summary
This grant programme offers significant funding, between £1 million and £9 million, for UK-registered companies, research organisations, universities, and consortia to develop strategic AI assets. The initial focus is on creating high-value AI datasets and automated laboratory infrastructure. This is a great opportunity for UK businesses aiming to contribute to and benefit from the flourishing AI ecosystem.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with technology
- Teams seeking funding around £1 million to £9 million
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.
- Lead applicants must be UK-registered companies or organisations, including companies, charities, universities, and research organisations.
- Projects must be located and delivered in the UK and fall within the scope of creating strategic AI assets (high-value AI datasets or autonomous/automated laboratory infrastructure).
- The grant request must be between £1 million and £9 million and align with one or more Sovereign AI focus areas.
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