Observed Signal · Aug 7, 2024 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
UK Government invests £32M in 98 AI projects
The UK government announced £32 million in funding for 98 AI projects, supporting more than 200 businesses and research organisations across sectors including public services, construction, rail, logistics, and retail. Notable recipients include V-Lab Ltd (£165,006) for construction-site safety training simulations, Anteam for AI delivery-route optimisation with retailers and the NHS, Hack Partners for autonomous rail defect monitoring, Robok Limited for warehouse efficiency tool SeeGul AI, and Kelp Technologies, which is collaborating with Depop and Selfridges on real-time pricing of second-hand apparel. Minister for Digital Government and AI Feryal Clark said the investments aim to grow the economy and improve public services. The projects are supported through the UKRI Technology Missions Fund.
Government-backed AI innovation funding across multiple UK sectors; relevant to AI broadly but only indirectly to AdTech/MarTech and not an industry-shifting platform or policy event.
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- The UK government allocated £32 million to 98 AI projects.
- The funding supports over 200 businesses and research organisations.
- V-Lab Ltd received £165,006 for AI-powered construction safety training simulations.
- Kelp Technologies is collaborating with Depop and Selfridges on AI real-time pricing for second-hand apparel.
- The projects are funded through the UKRI Technology Missions Fund.
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