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From UK Find a Grant — schemes open to the private sector · checked 14 Nov 2026

Efficient, Structured and Controllable AI Systems (Innovate UK phase 1 competition)

Efficient, Structured and Controllable AI Systems

Closing soon · 4 days Grant United Kingdom Innovate UK (UK Research and Innovation) · Efficient, Structured and Controllable AI Systems competition
Closes
18 Nov 2026
4 days left
Opened
12 Oct 2026
Funding per project
50 000–150 000 GBP
Who can apply
Startups, Micro companies, SMEs
Open to applicants from
United Kingdom

What this call funds

UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £1.66 million for experimental validation of prototype novel AI and machine learning mechanisms, with projects costing £50,000 to £150,000 and starting at TRL 1 to 3. Funding is a grant covering up to 70% of eligible costs for micro and small firms, with applications closing 18 November 2026 at 11am UK time.

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The call in detail

Funder
Innovate UK (UK Research and Innovation)
Programme
Efficient, Structured and Controllable AI Systems competition
Type
Grant
Funding per project
50 000–150 000 GBP
Total budget of the call
1 660 000 GBP
Funding rate
Up to 70% of eligible costs
Eligible applicants
Startups, Micro companies, SMEs
Eligible countries
United Kingdom
Startup relevance
High
Source
UK Find a Grant — schemes open to the private sector

Key dates

12 Oct 2026
Applications opened
18 Nov 2026
Applications close

Earlier rounds and changes

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