Funding
AIBIO-UK Funding Call: FSRN AI Pilots Award
Following the success of our recent workshop with the Food Safety Research Network (FSRN) and LIDA, AIBIO-UK is pleased to share the launch of the FSRN AI Pilots Award, a rapid funding call supporting new short-term projects and collaborations focused on the use of AI for safe and sustainable agri-food supply chains.
Applications are invited for cross-sector and cross-disciplinary projects addressing current food safety challenges and opportunities. Supported activities may include:
- Small collaborative research projects with demonstrator or translational outcomes.
- Cross-sector secondments aimed at establishing new collaborations and partnerships.
Funding available
- Total fund: £50,000
- Award size: £2,000 to £10,000
- Application deadline: 30 October 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative ideas, build new collaborations, and explore how AI can help address challenges across the agri-food sector.
AIBIO-UK FlexiFund support. Rolling applications
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ISAMBARD-AI is live!
The UK’s cutting-edge AI Research Resource (AIRR) has officially launched, marking a major milestone in national AI infrastructure.
Following the launch of ISAMBARD-AI two exciting opportunities to access AIRR are now available, empowering researchers and innovators across disciplines to harness advanced supercomputing for AI-driven discovery.
This is a pivotal moment for the UK’s AI ecosystem. Don’t miss the chance to be part of it!
Participate in ASCEND: A Statement of Community Engagement and Needs for Digital Research Infrastructure
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) Programme has launched ASCEND: A Statement of Community Engagement and Needs for Digital Research Infrastructure. This initiative offers a valuable opportunity for the UK research and innovation community to inform UKRI about future development priorities for the nation’s digital research infrastructure.
UKRI is seeking input on urgent or anticipated DRI needs over the next five to ten years. These may include new capabilities, support for existing tools, or capacity-building efforts. Participation is open to all UK research and innovation communities. To ensure that submissions represent diverse perspectives, each statement must be co-authored by at least two individuals affiliated with different institutions or organisations.
ASCEND operates on a continuous, rolling basis. Submissions are typically reviewed quarterly by expert panels, whose recommendations will inform future actions of the DRI Programme. It is important to note that this process does not involve direct funding.
Further details and submission instructions are available here: https://engagementhub.ukri.org/ukri-infrastructure/ascend-process/