Efficient, Structured and Controllable AI Systems is a grant from Innovate UK. Amount: Share of up to £1.66m. Projects £50,000–£150,000, up to 70% of costs covered.
Sourced North East is not the funder. Details can change, so confirm eligibility and deadlines on the official page before applying or spending money.
One short, free email each Monday: new schemes, changed amounts and deadlines closing that week. Every item links to its official source.
Share of up to £1.66m. Projects £50,000–£150,000, up to 70% of costs covered
UK-registered SMEs (open to North East firms). Research-intensive AI start-ups and deep-tech SMEs. 1–3 month projects.
Open. Closes 18 November 2026, 11:00am. Last checked 21 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/efficient-structured-and-controllable-ai-systems/
Innovate UK · Grant
Share of up to £3.1m. Total eligible project costs must be £150,000 to £250,000. Feasibility studies: up to 70% of costs for micro or small firms, up to 60% for medium-sized firms.
UK-wide (open to North East firms) · Checked
Innovate UK · Grant
Up to £5m per strand (Phase 1). Each project's grant request must be between £100,000 and £200,000.
UK-wide (open to North East firms) · Checked
Innovate UK · Cohort entry with funding access
Up to £11.5m across a two-stage competition. Stage 1 grant funding request must be exactly £54,400: £50,000 of grant you can claim against eligible costs plus £4,400 of in-kind support from Innovate UK Business Connect.
UK-wide (open to North East firms) · Checked
