--- title: "AISI Challenge Fund Grant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37323f0c-32f4-4751-9070-66cac16e7904" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37323f0c-32f4-4751-9070-66cac16e7904" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37323f0c-32f4-4751-9070-66cac16e7904.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37323f0c-32f4-4751-9070-66cac16e7904.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DSIT" published: "2025-10-27" --- # AISI Challenge Fund Grant Buyer: DSIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37323f0c-32f4-4751-9070-66cac16e7904 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37323f0c-32f4-4751-9070-66cac16e7904) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37323f0c-32f4-4751-9070-66cac16e7904.json) ## Summary The AISI Challenge Fund Grant, facilitated by the AI Security Institute on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is focused on advancing research within the field of AI security. The tender, classified under research services (CPV code 73110000), offers grants ranging from £50,000 to £200,000 to support proposals that aim to develop safe and secure AI systems. The process is currently at the tender amendment stage with crucial dates: the tender was published on 3rd July 2025, and the tender period concluded on 1st August 2025. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st April 2026. This opportunity is accessible internationally, including the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. This procurement process presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI research and development. Companies engaged in cutting-edge AI technologies, particularly those addressing security challenges, stand to benefit significantly. While the tender particularly targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large corporations with innovative research capabilities may also find it advantageous to participate. By engaging in this tender, businesses can access grants that bolster their research initiatives, potentially leading to significant advancements and commercialisation of new AI security solutions globally. ## Notice The AISI Challenge Fund is an initiative delivered by the AI Security Institute on behalf of DSIT. As AI technologies rapidly evolve, collaboration with the research community is essential to safely develop the next generation of AI tools, evaluations, and mitigations. AISI will provide funding for leading AI experts around the world to address gaps and challenges identified in AISI's priority research areas, which are necessary to solve in order to develop safe and secure AI systems. The Fund will award grants ranging from PS50,000 to PS200,000 per project, tailored to the scope of proposals. While we are particularly interested in AISI's priority research areas, we also welcome proposals that explore other innovative and impactful topics on safe and secure development of AI systems. Please click on this link for further information https://www.aisi.gov.uk/grants and to apply please click on https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/aisi-challenge-fund-1 Additional information: All attachments will be in the link below: - Application Pack Clarification Questions Register to the Webinar AISI Priority Areas Apply for a Grant International Grant Funding Agreement T&C's ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d334e3-f41b-466a-b4f4-3ee117003835 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - GRANT | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DSIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 27 Oct 2025 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d334e3-f41b-466a-b4f4-3ee117003835 - 3 Jul 2025 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d334e3-f41b-466a-b4f4-3ee117003835 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d334e3-f41b-466a-b4f4-3ee117003835 27th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.aisi.gov.uk/grants General website - With all relevant attachments - https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/aisi-challenge-fund-1 Apply for the Grant ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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