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    GrantsFrontier AI SME Feasibility Study Grants
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    Frontier AI SME Feasibility Study Grants

    Applications close
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    11 Nov 2026 · in 25 days

    UK SMEs can secure grants up to £3.1 million to conduct feasibility studies on frontier AI and machine learning technologies with clear commercialisation potential.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 1 Oct 2026· 2 weeks agoviaInnovate UK
    Applications close
    26d
    11 Nov 2026 · in 25 days

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    4 fields
    • Funding
      est.£3,100,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications close
      11 Nov 2026
      26 days left
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    26 days left to apply. Opened 2 weeks ago, closes 11 Nov 2026.

    1 Oct 2026Today11 Nov 2026

    Brief

    UK registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for funding to conduct feasibility studies on frontier artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The programme offers up to £3.1 million in total funding for projects that demonstrate a clear pathway to scalable commercial deployment. This initiative aims to support innovative UK SMEs in exploring cutting-edge AI solutions and validating their technical and business potential before full-scale implementation. Eligible applicants should have a viable business case and a credible plan for scaling their technology.

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    Funding up to £280,000 to establish collaborative networks of data professionals sharing knowledge and improving services for social science researchers.

    est.£2,000,000
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    ESRC Grow Awards for Career Development in Social Science Research

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to help social science researchers advance their careers through skills development, methodological training, and independence-building over 18-60 months.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    ESRC Explore Awards for Innovative Social Science Research

    ESRC Explore Awards fund ambitious, innovative social science research projects up to £2 million for UK-based individuals and small research teams over five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    BBSRC Mid-Range Equipment Grants for Biosciences Research 2026

    BBSRC funding scheme offering £200,000-£1,500,000 grants for UK research organisations to purchase mid-range biosciences equipment that supports collaboration and aligns with BBSRC research priorities.

    est.£13,000,000
    Published 22 Oct 2026
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    Publisher
    Innovate UK (UKRI)
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    2584
    Sector
    Research & Innovation