Empowering scientists to reach for the edge of the possible

ARIA is an R&D funding agency built to unlock scientific and technological breakthroughs that benefit everyone.

Society’s most important advances have stemmed from those willing to think differently about what might be possible.

The Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) empowers scientists and engineers, from our Programme Directors to the teams we fund, with the resources and freedom to pursue breakthroughs at the edge of the possible.

Many will fail to meet their target, but their efforts will inspire the next generation. Those that do succeed will generate massive social and economic returns.

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Opportunity spaces

Defined by our Programme Directors, ARIA opportunity space are highly consequential for society; under-explored relative to their potential impact; and ripe for new talent, perspectives, or resources to change what’s possible. Each opportunity space represents fertile ground we'll harvest for technical breakthroughs through programme and seed funding.

Scalable Neural Interfaces

Programme: Precision Neurotechnologies

Neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders have enormous social and economic impacts. What if we could solve the mysteries of neurological disorders and mental health by interfacing with the brain in new ways?

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Live funding opportunities

Programme FundingSafeguarded AI: TA1.4 Sociotechnical IntegrationBy combining scientific world models and mathematical proofs we will aim to construct a ‘gatekeeper’, an AI system tasked with understanding and reducing the risks of other AI agents.

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Opportunity SpaceMathematics for Safe AI

Programme DirectorDavid ‘davidad’ Dalrymple

Application Date02 January 2025

Opportunity SeedOpportunity seed: Scalable Neural InterfacesThe Scalable Neural Interfaces opportunity space asks if we can transform our understanding of neurological disorders by interfacing in new ways – at scale – with the human brain. This seed funding call is looking to fund projects to challenge assumptions, open up new research paths, and provide steps towards new capabilities within the space, with up to £500k each.

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Opportunity SpaceScalable Neural Interfaces

Programme DirectorJacques Carolan

Application Date13 February 2025