BridgeAI

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

Bridging the gap in artificial intelligence

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

Our mission is to help businesses in high growth potential sectors such as agriculture and food processing, construction, creative and transport, logistics and warehousing 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.

Read more about the programme in our digital brochure.

Accelerate your AI innovation journey with BridgeAI

Innovate UK BridgeAI drives the adoption of responsible AI in the UK by bridging the gap between innovation and implementation. We offer tailored funding, expert support, and collaborative knowledge sharing focusing highly on education of ethical practices, transparency, and data privacy. Our goal is to empower businesses and AI developers within a trusted ecosystem.

Support for all stages in your AI journey

The AI Adoption Framework is designed to assist you in navigating the complex journey of adopting AI. Based on extensive research, it identifies four key phases, helping you align resources and find the right support within the BridgeAI community. This framework will help you pinpoint where you are in the AI adoption process and connect you with the best resources and tools to succeed.

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Opportunities

Aiming to enhance productivity and efficiency, BridgeAI offers a wide range of funding and support to help businesses stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

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Upcoming events

Explore cutting-edge insights and join thought-provoking discussions at our upcoming events, where industry leaders and innovators converge to shape the future of AI adoption.

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Our Partners

Delivered by Innovate UK and strategic partners, BridgeAI offer funding and support opportunities 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
Digital Catapult
Hartree Centre (STFC)
The Alan Turing Institute
BSI Group

BridgeAI annual report

Innovate UK BridgeAI: a year in review

Discover the latest insights in the Innovate UK BridgeAI annual report. Learn how our £100 million investment has empowered AI adoption across agrifood, construction, creative industries, and transport sectors, driving productivity and innovation nationwide. Download the report to explore sector-specific achievements, early success stories, future initiatives, and industry insights.

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