Bivertix
AI Project Funding

Funding Support for Your AI Projects

Navigating the UK funding landscape can be complex. We help businesses understand their options and connect with the right opportunities.

Our Support

How We Can Help

While we can't guarantee funding outcomes, we can help you navigate the process and present your project effectively.

Funding Landscape Navigation

We help you understand which funding options might be relevant to your project and business situation.

Application Guidance

We can advise on how to frame your AI project in terms that align with funding criteria and requirements.

Academic Connections

We facilitate introductions to universities and research organisations for collaborative funding applications.

Technical Documentation

We help prepare the technical specifications and innovation narratives that funding bodies require.

Funding Landscape

UK Funding Options for AI Projects

An overview of funding streams that may be relevant to your AI and innovation projects. Eligibility and availability vary.

Grant

Made Smarter

Government-backed program offering match funding for digital technology adoption in manufacturing SMEs.

Coverage:Up to 50% of project costs
Eligibility:SME manufacturers in eligible regions
Timeline:4-8 weeks application process
Grant

Innovate UK Smart Grants

Competitive funding for innovative projects that can demonstrate significant impact on the UK economy.

Coverage:£25k - £500k available
Eligibility:UK registered businesses
Timeline:Quarterly competition rounds
Partnership

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Collaborate with universities on innovation projects with government funding covering a significant portion of costs.

Coverage:Up to 67% for SMEs
Eligibility:UK businesses partnering with academia
Timeline:3-12 month setup
Tax Relief

R&D Tax Credits

Claim tax relief on qualifying R&D expenditure, including AI development and automation projects.

Coverage:Up to 33% tax relief
Eligibility:UK companies paying corporation tax
Timeline:Claim with annual tax return
Grant

Horizon Europe

EU research and innovation programme open to UK businesses for collaborative international projects.

Coverage:Varies by call
Eligibility:UK businesses in consortia
Timeline:Rolling calls
Grant

Regional Growth Funds

Local authority and LEP funding programmes supporting business growth and innovation in specific regions.

Coverage:Varies by region
Eligibility:Businesses in eligible areas
Timeline:Ongoing
Academic Partnerships

University & Research Collaborations

Many funding programmes favour collaborative projects between businesses and academic institutions. We can help facilitate these connections and structure projects that benefit both parties.

Through our network, we can introduce you to relevant research groups and help frame your business challenges as research opportunities that universities are keen to explore.

Access to cutting-edge research and expertise
Reduced project costs through matched funding
Knowledge transfer from academic institutions
Credibility boost for your innovation efforts
Potential for ongoing research partnerships
Access to graduate talent and placement programmes
Research Partners
The Process

Working Together on Funding

A typical engagement when exploring funding options

1

Initial Discussion

We understand your project goals and assess which funding streams might be relevant to your situation.

2

Opportunity Mapping

We research current funding calls and programmes, identifying those that align with your project scope.

3

Application Support

We help prepare technical documentation, innovation narratives, and project plans that funding bodies require.

4

Partner Introductions

Where collaborative funding is appropriate, we facilitate introductions to universities and research organisations.

Let's Explore Your Options

Whether you have a specific project in mind or want to understand what funding might be available, we're happy to have a conversation.

No commitment required—just an honest discussion about possibilities.