BridgeAI

Empowering UK organisations to harness the power of AI through support and funding, bridging the AI divide for a more productive UK.

About the programme

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds enormous potential for businesses, enhancing productivity and competitiveness. However, adopting AI technology can be challenging. That’s where BridgeAI comes in.

BridgeAI’s mission is to help businesses in high growth potential sectors such as agriculture, construction, creative and transport industries, to harness the power of AI and unlock their full potential.

The programme offers funding and support to help innovators assess and implement trusted AI solutions, connect with AI experts, and elevate their AI leadership skills.

How we will support you

Delivered by Innovate UK and strategic partners, BridgeAI will deliver funding and support by:

  • Connecting businesses in priority sectors with AI experts
    Building an innovation community to help businesses adopt AI through collaboration with developers
  • Developing new trusted AI services and technologies
    Supporting the development of cutting-edge AI technologies through co-creation between both the supply and demand side of the AI ecosystem
  • Elevating high growth potential sectors
    Building new capabilities in businesses through training and up-skilling in AI providing access to scientific expertise

Read more about the programme in our press release.

High-growth potential sectors

As part of our commitment to driving AI adoption across the UK, BridgeAI has identified the key sectors with high growth potential, but currently, low AI adoption rates. By offering funding and support, the programme aims to enhance productivity and efficiency, and help businesses stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Agriculture

KEY SECTOR

Agriculture

Creative industries

KEY SECTOR

Creative industries

Construction

KEY SECTOR

Construction

Transport

KEY SECTOR

Transport


Key statistics

BridgeAI advances AI adoption responsibly in the UK, bridging the gap between innovation and implementation to empower businesses through funding, support and knowledge sharing.

Funding available

£100m

Funding available

High growth potential sectors

4

High growth potential sectors

Organisations in our innovation network to access

50,000+

Organisations in our innovation network to access

Our Partners

BridgeAI, an Innovate UK programme, is proud to work with a network of strategic delivery partners who share our commitment to increasing the adoption of AI and its responsible implementation. Together, we are dedicated to empowering UK businesses to harness the power of AI to drive growth and competitiveness in the global market.
Digital Catapult

PARTNER

Digital Catapult

Digital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology, accelerating industry adoption to drive growth and opportunity across the economy.

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Hartree Centre (STFC)

PARTNER

Hartree Centre (STFC)

The Hartree Centre (STFC) collaborate with UK industry to boost productivity and innovation with supercomputing, data analytics and AI technologies.

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The Alan Turing Institute

PARTNER

The Alan Turing Institute

The Alan Turing Institute is the national institute for data science and AI, tackling big challenges in science, society, and the economy through research.

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How BridgeAI can support you

Find out more about our partner offerings, opportunities and support coming soon.

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Related Events and Recordings

Wed
26
Apr
2023

BridgeAI Launch Event

09.00 - 17.00 | London

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Tue
30
May
2023

Ignite Labs x BridgeAI series

10.00 - 17.00 | Various/online

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Wed
29
Mar
2023

Briefing Event: Feasibility studies for Artificial Intelligence solutions

13.00 - 14.00 | Online

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Mon
27
Feb
2023

Exploring the Future of UK AI: Scoping Event

10.00 - 11.00 GMT | UK

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Wed
14
Dec
2022

Accelerating Trustworthy AI: Phase 1 Feasibility Study

10.00 - 11.00 | Online

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