Tuesday 6 October 2026
12:30 to 1:30 pm BST
Online via Microsoft Teams
Explore RAI UK’s latest funding opportunities and hear directly from RAI UK CEO Professor Gopal Ramchurn and the RAI UK team.
Join us for a live webinar covering two newly opened funding calls, from supporting ventures emerging from university research to developing trustworthy ways to evaluate AI tools in science and engineering.
The session will provide a practical overview of:
There will also be a live Q&A, giving you an opportunity to ask questions and clarify any aspect of the calls before the registration-of-intent deadline.
12:30 to 1:00 pm: Venture Top-up Awards
Funding of up to £50,000 for UK ventures emerging from university research or accelerator programmes to reach a specific technical, product or validation milestone by 31 March 2027.
1:00 to 1:30 pm: Trustworthy Evaluation of AI Tools in Science and Engineering
Funding of £25,000 to £50,000 for research-led projects developing open protocols and a verified library of datasets for evaluating AI copilots and tools in science and engineering by 31 March 2027.
You are welcome to attend the full webinar or join for the section most relevant to you.
Have a question about either call or your potential application? You can submit questions in advance through the webinar registration form or by emailing info@rai.ac.uk. You can also ask questions during the live Q&A.
Join us as an official partner if your organisation is interested in Responsible AI research, innovation and skills. We are looking for partners including businesses, funders, charities, creative organisations, industry associations, think tanks and more. Find out more and sign up
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