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BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst (operational, decision-critical, assurance and compliance strands)

BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst (operational, decision-critical, assurance and compliance strands) is a grant from Innovate UK. Amount: Up to £5m per strand (Phase 1). Each project's grant request must be between £100,000 and £200,000.

Amount
Up to £5m per strand (Phase 1). Each project's grant request must be between £100,000 and £200,000.
Who it's for
Led by a UK-registered SME with an existing AI or machine learning solution at TRL 5 or 6 (a working minimum viable product, not yet commercially deployed in the proposed use case). Consortium of 2 to 3 organisations, including an eligible UK-registered deployer. Projects last 3 to 5 months. Open to North East firms.
Deadline / status
Upcoming: Opens 21 October 2026, closes 8 December 2026, 11:00am
Areas
UK-wide (open to North East firms)
Categories
Innovation & R&D
Notes
Three separate competitions with the same dates: AI for Decision Critical Systems, AI for Operational Systems, and AI for Assurance and Compliance. Applying to the wrong strand makes you ineligible. Online briefing 27 October 2026, 11am.
Official source
https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/bridgeai-deployment-catalyst-ai-for-assurance-and-compliance/
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FAQ

How much can I get from BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst (operational, decision-critical, assurance and compliance strands)?

Up to £5m per strand (Phase 1). Each project's grant request must be between £100,000 and £200,000.

Who is eligible for BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst (operational, decision-critical, assurance and compliance strands)?

Led by a UK-registered SME with an existing AI or machine learning solution at TRL 5 or 6 (a working minimum viable product, not yet commercially deployed in the proposed use case). Consortium of 2 to 3 organisations, including an eligible UK-registered deployer. Projects last 3 to 5 months. Open to North East firms.

What is the deadline for BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst (operational, decision-critical, assurance and compliance strands)?

Upcoming. Opens 21 October 2026, closes 8 December 2026, 11:00am. Last checked 19 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/bridgeai-deployment-catalyst-ai-for-assurance-and-compliance/

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