Grant opportunity
Frontier Artificial Intelligence Discovery
Innovate UK competition for UK registered organisations to develop feasibility studies for frontier artificial intelligence and foundation models.
- Funder
- Innovate UK
- Deadline
- Jun 10, 2026
- Award
- Share of GBP 2.5 million total fund
- Applicant
- Organizations & NGOs
- Discipline
- AI, Data & Digital
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
Call summary
Overview
UK registered organisations can apply for Innovate UK funding to develop feasibility studies for frontier AI and foundation models.
Who can apply
- This competition is open to single applicants only.
- Eligible applicants include UK businesses, research organisations, research and technology organisations, charities, not-for-profit organisations, public sector organisations, and non-governmental organisations.
What it supports
- Feasibility studies that advance frontier artificial intelligence and foundation model development.
- Applicants should confirm the full scope and assessment criteria on the Innovation Funding Service.
Funding and duration
The total fund is GBP 2.5 million. Applicants should confirm grant intensity and eligible costs on the official competition page.
Application deadline
Jun 10, 2026
How to apply
Use the official UKRI/Innovate UK page and follow the Innovation Funding Service application route by 10 June 2026 at 11:00 am UK time.
Call details
About the opportunity
UK registered organisations can apply for Innovate UK funding to develop feasibility studies for frontier AI and foundation models.
Innovate UK lists this opportunity for Organizations & NGOs, AI, Data & Digital, United Kingdom.
This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for AI, Data & Digital grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in United Kingdom contexts.
Eligibility
This competition is open to single applicants only.
Eligible applicants include UK businesses, research organisations, research and technology organisations, charities, not-for-profit organisations, public sector organisations, and non-governmental organisations.
Funding and benefits
The total fund is GBP 2.5 million. Applicants should confirm grant intensity and eligible costs on the official competition page.
Themes and supported activities
Feasibility studies that advance frontier artificial intelligence and foundation model development.
Applicants should confirm the full scope and assessment criteria on the Innovation Funding Service.
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: Jun 10, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official UKRI/Innovate UK page and follow the Innovation Funding Service application route by 10 June 2026 at 11:00 am UK time.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.