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Sovereign AI R&D Procurement: Integrate AI at pace across Defence mission environments

with UK Sovereign AI Fund

Develop open, secure, and modular-by-design AI capabilities that can operate on platform, in the field, and by dismounted forces in close combat, closing critical gaps in edge AI deployment across…

Status
Open
Deadline
Closes 16 October 2026
What you get
award £250,000–£10,000,000 · total pot £100m
Type of opportunity
Tenders & contracts
Who can apply
Start-ups & new businesses, Small & medium businesses
Where the work is
UK-wide
Industry
Defence & CyberSecurity, Digital & Technologies, Built Environment

Key conditions

Found on UK Sovereign AI Fund. Bearings is independent: always check eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the provider's own page before applying.