Funding opportunities

We're funding research at the edge of what is technologically or scientifically possible.

Programmes (£10–100m)

Our programmes are designed to advance complex, large-scale ideas which require coordinated investment and management across disciplines and institutions. To build a programme, each Programme Director directs the review, selection, and funding of a portfolio of projects which work in tandem to drive breakthroughs.

Opportunity seeds (up to £500k)

With smaller budgets and less structure than programmes, seeds support individual research teams to uncover new pathways that could inspire future programmes or might justify additional support as a standalone project.

Funding calls

Programme Funding

Safeguarded AI TA2: Machine Learning

The Safeguarded AI programme is offering an £18 million grant to catalyse the creation of a new UK-based non-profit entity to develop crucial machine learning (ML) components for a secure AI production facility. We're seeking exceptional teams committed to both cutting-edge ML research and future-proof organisational governance and security.

Opportunity space

Mathematics for Safe AI

Programme

Safeguarded AI

Programme Director

David 'davidad' Dalrymple

Application Date

01 October 2025

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