Get personalised AI advice for your small to medium-sized business from The Alan Turing Institute. Our team of independent scientific advisors, in collaboration with the Innovate UK BridgeAI programmes strategic partners, are here to guide you in overcoming complex challenges and barriers in AI adoption.
About the ‘Bespoke AI and Data Science Advice for SMEs’ initiative
Elevate your business with expert AI guidance. While our other BridgeAI offerings focus on skill-building and knowledge transfer, this bespoke advice initiative addresses the unique challenges that standard solutions can’t reach.
Collaborate directly with scientific advisors, including top experts from The Alan Turing Institute. They’re prepared to work alongside you, offering practical solutions to intricate AI problems and complex business dilemmas.
Our goal? Provide ongoing support that aligns AI with your long-term business strategies.
How does it work?
Ready to take the next step? Express your interest by submitting an Expression of Interest form. We’ll carefully review all submissions and reach out to selected companies with the next steps. If your AI challenges go beyond what typical programmes can solve, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
Who is this offering for?
Calling all small to medium-sized companies (SMEs) and other organisations that are ready to adopt AI solutions! If you’re facing unique hurdles and see AI as a crucial part of your future, this is your opportunity.
What will you gain?
- Specialist support: receive direct guidance tailored to your specific data science and AI adoption challenges.
- Enhanced interactions: boost your data science and AI interactions with a range of expertise and collaboration for more impactful results.
- Strategic roadmap: craft a strategic AI adoption plan backed by expert insights.
Ready to transform your business? Express your interest today and embark on your journey towards AI-powered success.
Innovate UK's application and funding process
If you need more information about how to apply, please read our funding support pages. For additional support, reach out to our team of innovation experts who are ready to help you navigate the application process and maximise your chances of success.
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Accessibility and Inclusion
Innovate UK welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. This includes making reasonable adjustments, for people who have a disability or a long-term condition and face barriers applying to us.