£1m funding prize for UK innovators
- kelseygarbutt
- Oct 21
- 1 min read
A new national prize fund is calling on UK innovators to unleash the power of Agentic AI.
The Agentic AI Pioneers Prize, launched by Innovate UK and DSIT, offers a £1 million pot to support cutting-edge AI solutions that tackle real-world challenges in:
Advanced Manufacturing
Health & Life Sciences
Creative Industries
This isn’t just funding — it’s a fast-track to national recognition, expert mentorship, and a chance to pitch your solution at a high-profile event attended by government and industry leaders.
What You Need to Know:
Expression of Interest (EOI) deadline: 19 November 2025 at 11:00 AM
No funding at EOI stage — but shortlisted applicants enter a closed competition with tailored mentorship from the Catapult Network
Final prizes: £250,000 per sector + £250,000 for the overall winner
Winners announced: March 2026
Successful applicants will develop and evidence single or multi-agent AI solutions that directly address sector-specific challenge statements. Finalists will be promoted nationally, and winners will be selected by expert assessors following live interviews.
