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ARIA Safeguarded AI Programme

ARIA Safeguarded AI Programme

Funds United Kingdom AI ventures with safeguarded technology programs for responsible models.

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The ARIA Safeguarded AI Programme is an initiative of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), the UK's high-risk, high-reward research funding body established in 2023. The programme targets the development of mathematical and formal methods for guaranteeing safe and predictable behaviour in artificial intelligence systems, occupying a niche at the intersection of pure mathematics, theo…

What this grant funds

Funds mathematical and formal-methods research aimed at producing verifiable safety guarantees for artificial intelligence systems, targeting TRL 2–5 in the UK and internationally.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Convertible
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.aria.org.uk