First cohort of the Sovereign AI Fund supporting UK-based AI companies building in priority sectors.

Funding for UK businesses developing AI solutions that demonstrably improve economic productivity.

The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program by IRAP Canada aims to foster youth employment and skills development. While not exclusively for tech, it supports innovative SMEs by providing funding to recruit and train young talent. This ensures a pipeline of skilled workers crucial for R&D activities, benefiting the tech ecosystem.

This UKRI funding opportunity is for UK-based research organisations to collaborate on projects integrating AI/HPC with quantum computing. The goal is to enable user access and widespread adoption of quantum computing within high-performance computational workflows. Funding amounts are not specified but are intended to support collaborative research projects.

This funding opportunity from Innovate UK, part of UKRI, offers up to £12.5 million to support innovation projects between UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults and businesses. It aims to facilitate knowledge transfer and drive business growth through collaborative projects. The key requirement is a partnership between an academic/research organisation and a business.

UKRI is offering funding for UK-based research organisations to provide high-performance compute resources for engineering and physical sciences communities. This initiative aims to support advanced research by ensuring access to powerful computing capabilities. Applicants must be eligible for EPSRC funding.

This Innovate UK funding opportunity is for UK-registered businesses that provide flexibility services. It supports a trial to assess if Demand Turn-Up (DTU) can reduce renewable electricity curtailment in Great Britain. Successful applicants can apply for a share of up to £16 million, with individual grant amounts not specified but implied to be substantial given the total fund size.

The CoSTAR Showcase Labs initiative by UKRI aims to foster collaboration within the creative sector by providing national infrastructure for research and development. It seeks to lower technology adoption barriers for creative businesses, supporting their commercialisation, scaling, and investment efforts. The funding is for UK research organisations eligible for AHRC funding.

The CoSTAR Satellite Labs initiative by UKRI aims to fund UK research organisations to host national infrastructure for creative R&D. This program seeks to lower technology adoption barriers for creative businesses and boost commercialisation, scaling, and investment for creative tech ventures. Funding is available for projects that enhance accessible R&D infrastructure within the creative sector.

This UKRI EPSRC funding opportunity is for UK research organisations to purchase strategic infrastructure that will enhance UK scientific capability. It aims to enable cutting-edge research of high priority to EPSRC. The funding amount is not specified but covers the cost of strategic infrastructure. The key requirement is that applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

The High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Fund by Enterprise Ireland is a venture capital fund designed for ambitious, high-growth potential start-ups based in Ireland. It aims to provide capital to help these companies scale rapidly and achieve international success. The fund invests between €500,000 and €5 million, requiring a strong business plan and a clear path to significant market penetration.

Enterprise Ireland's Innovation and Technology Vouchers fund SMEs to collaborate with research institutions and academics. This initiative aims to address business challenges and drive innovation through expert knowledge. The funding is typically up to €5,000 to facilitate this collaboration.

This UKRI funding opportunity invites applications from UK research organisations to develop an open-source hardware security research platform. The goal is to enhance the UK's ability to design, test, and assure secure hardware. Funding amounts are not specified but are intended to support platform development.

This UKRI funding opportunity supports speculative and high-risk research into AI technologies that can significantly improve the sustainability of future AI systems. It is aimed at UK-based research organisations and offers grants to drive step-change innovations in this critical area.

The NERC-Innovate UK ICURe Engage programme is for researchers and innovators funded by NERC who want to explore the commercial potential of their research. This four-week programme provides tools and training to identify potential beneficiaries and foster entrepreneurship, with funding available to support this exploration.

The Innovation and Technology Vouchers programme from Enterprise Ireland supports Irish companies in driving innovation and adopting R&D. It provides funding to help businesses collaborate with research institutions to solve technical challenges. This program is ideal for companies looking to access cutting-edge expertise and technology.

Enterprise Ireland's Seed and Venture Capital Scheme (SVP) aims to bolster Ireland's venture capital sector by providing funding for early-stage companies. It supports businesses with high growth potential, offering significant investment opportunities. The key requirement is that the company must be innovative and scalable, with the potential for significant market impact.

NRC IRAP's Youth Employment Program provides funding to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to hire recent graduates for innovation projects. The program aims to support youth employment while fostering technological advancement within SMEs. Funding amounts vary based on project scope and duration.

Innovate UK is offering up to £25.4 million to support the clinical validation and evaluation of early cancer diagnostic technologies and devices. This funding is for researchers and startups developing innovative solutions for accelerated cancer diagnosis. The key requirement is to demonstrate the clinical validity and evaluability of the proposed technologies.

This grant from UKRI is for farming, growing, or forestry businesses in England. It offers £2,500 to hire an external Project Facilitator. This support is intended to help businesses develop a strong Full ADOPT Grant application, focusing on innovation within the agricultural sector.