BridgeAI

Empowering UK organisations to harness the power of AI through support and funding, bridging the AI divide for a more productive UK.

Bridging the gap in artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds enormous potential for businesses, enhancing productivity and competitiveness. However, adopting AI technology can be challenging. That’s where Innovate UK BridgeAI comes in.

Our mission is to help businesses in high growth potential sectors such as agriculture and food processing, construction, creative and transport, logistics and warehousing industries, to harness the power of AI and unlock their full potential.

Accelerate your AI innovation journey with BridgeAI

Innovate UK BridgeAI drives the adoption of responsible AI in the UK by bridging the gap between innovation and implementation. We offer tailored funding, expert support, and collaborative knowledge sharing focusing highly on education of ethical practices, transparency, and data privacy. Our goal is to empower businesses and AI developers within a trusted ecosystem.

How BridgeAI can help you

Delivered by Innovate UK and strategic partners, BridgeAI offer funding and support opportunities to help innovators assess and implement trusted AI solutions, connect with AI experts, and elevate their AI leadership skills.
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Connecting businesses in priority sectors with AI experts - Building an innovation community to help businesses adopt AI through collaboration with developers.

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Expertise

Developing new trusted AI services and technologies - Supporting the development of cutting-edge AI technologies through co-creation between both the supply and demand side of the AI ecosystem.

Building energy efficiency and retrofits

Up-skilling

Elevating high growth potential sectors - Building new capabilities in businesses through training and up-skilling in AI providing access to scientific expertise

Support for all stages in your AI journey

The AI Adoption Framework is designed to assist you in navigating the complex journey of adopting AI. Based on extensive research, it identifies four key phases, helping you align resources and find the right support within the BridgeAI community. This framework will help you pinpoint where you are in the AI adoption process and connect you with the best resources and tools to succeed.

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The BridgeAI programme enables access to a wide variety of funding, resource, training, support and networking opportunities.

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As part of our commitment to driving AI adoption across the UK, BridgeAI has identified the key sectors with high growth potential but low AI adoption rates. Through funding and support, BridgeAI aims to enhance productivity and efficiency, and help businesses stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

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BridgeAI insights

Perspective pieces from BridgeAI thought leaders and industry experts provide valuable insights into how AI can drive AI adoption to stimulate innovation, and business growth. Explore these articles to gain a deeper understanding of AI’s potential to transform industries and improve decision-making.

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BridgeAI annual report

Innovate UK BridgeAI: a year in review

Discover the latest insights in the Innovate UK BridgeAI annual report. Learn how our £100 million investment has empowered AI adoption across agrifood, construction, creative industries, and transport sectors, driving productivity and innovation nationwide. Download the report to explore sector-specific achievements, early success stories, future initiatives, and industry insights.

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