This funding supports UK SMEs to develop and deploy AI and ML solutions focused on monitoring, testing, verifying, or evidencing compliance with regulatory requirements and standards. Projects must form consortia including a deployer organisation, develop evidence-based deployment use cases, demonstrate readiness, and conduct demonstrations in operational environments. Funding covers Phase 1 activities with potential progression to deployment and replication phases.
Eligible applicants are UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs) partnering with at least one eligible UK registered deployer organisation. Projects must request £100,000 to £200,000, last 3-5 months, and start by April 1, 2027.
