[IUK] Small medium enterprise champions: Frontier AI – phase 1
The Frontier AI SME Champions competition aims to advance state-of-the-art AI and machine learning in the UK by supporting SMEs to validate ambitious innovations that could deliver step-change capabilities and enable new products, services or platforms.
Next deadline
Closes: 11 November 2026
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What it funds
The Frontier AI SME Champions competition aims to advance state-of-the-art AI and machine learning in the UK by supporting SMEs to validate ambitious innovations that could deliver step-change capabilities and enable new products, services or platforms.
Who it suits
UK SMEs working on frontier AI/machine learning innovations.
- AI & software
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
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