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

Connecting
Connecting businesses in priority sectors with AI experts - Building an innovation community to help businesses adopt AI through collaboration with developers.

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.

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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Explore all open BridgeAI opportunities
The BridgeAI programme enables access to a wide variety of funding, resource, training, support and networking opportunities.
BridgeAI upcoming events
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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A beginner’s guide to AI for business transformation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and drive innovation. To support early-stage businesses on their AI adoption journey, the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme has launched an insightful guide: A beginner’s guide to AI for business transformation.
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