# BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst: AI for Operational Systems

- Funder: Innovate UK (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/innovate-uk)
- Status: Forthcoming
- Opens: 21 Oct 2026
- Next deadline: 8 Dec 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Award: £100k – £200k
- Where: UK-wide
- Who can apply: Charity / VCSE, Other public body, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Education / training
- Source: Innovate UK – Innovation Funding Service (https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2599/overview/1931f35c-87fe-4b6a-a718-a61a2d00e86a)
- Last verified: 2026-10-10T10:37:00.591Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/0adc781d-541b-40d4-a558-9d3e76b56d62

UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £5 million to deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions that perform, control or coordinate operational activity. Funding is from Innovate UK.

Criteria, application steps and contacts are in the OpenGrant workspace (https://opengrant.co.uk/pricing) and on the funder's own site. Check the original source before applying.