18 Sep 2025

Empowering UK businesses to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Innovate UK BridgeAI programme is a transformative initiative designed to support UK SMEs in key sectors to accelerate the responsible adoption or development of AI, to drive innovation.

Through tailored funding, expert support, and collaborative opportunities, BridgeAI aims to empower businesses to harness AI, unlock their full potential and contribute to the UK’s position as a leader in AI innovation.

Benefits for your business

If you're an SME in the agriculture, construction, transport or creative industries, you're encouraged to explore the many opportunities available through BridgeAI, provided by the programme's partners, Innovate UK, BSI, The Alan Turing Institute, Digital Catapult, and STFC Hartree Centre.

By getting involved, you can accelerate your AI journey and enhance productivity and competitiveness.  

Key offerings of BridgeAI
  • Tailored support: Access frameworks and resources to help you implement trusted AI solutions.  
  • Expert guidance: Connect with AI experts to navigate the complexities of AI adoption and integration.  
  • Training and upskilling: Join workshops designed to help you strengthen your ethical AI practices, data readiness, and AI leadership skills.  
  • Collaborative ecosystem: Become part of a dynamic community of innovators, technologists, and industry leaders to foster knowledge exchange and potential business opportunities within the BridgeAI Standards Community.  

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Impact and Achievements

Since its inception, BridgeAI has made significant strides in promoting AI adoption across the UK:  

  • Over 3,400 organisations supported  
  • £73.8 million in grant funding allocated  
  • £48.7 million in co-investment achieved  
  • Over 1,000 AI skills courses completed 

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