Unlock
AI Innovation
with the
R&D Salary Support Grant

Supported by Innovate UK, this grant offers up to £30,000 to help early stage companies based in the city region to boost the development of their innovative AI products or services. Grant funding can support up to 45% of salary costs for hiring skilled individuals to work on an early experimental development project. With a project duration of up to 6 months, this funding is designed to accelerate your AI initiatives. All grant-funded activities must be completed by March 2025.

Eligibility

You may be eligible to apply for up to £30,000 grant funding if you:

Own or work for an early stage company with an AI centric or tech focus

Are operational in Greater Manchester

Have a clear project idea to further develop your new or improved AI products/services

Can fund 55% of the salary costs to employ an individual to undertake the project

Click here for more information about this programme

Expressions of interest for this grant closed on 25 September 2024. Please check back here for further opportunities.

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