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The Agentic AI Pioneers Prize

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The Agentic AI Pioneers Prize is designed to unlock the transformative potential of agentic AI across the UK’s most dynamic sectors. By encouraging innovation in advanced manufacturing, health and life sciences, and the creative industries, this prestigious national competition seeks to position the UK at the forefront of next-generation artificial intelligence.

The competition invites UK-registered businesses of any size to present groundbreaking solutions to tackle sector challenges and compete for a share of a £1 million prize pot.

Successful applicants will have exclusive opportunities to pilot their AI solutions within real-world industry supply chains, supported by funding to both pilot and scale their innovation. Additionally, recipients will benefit from expert mentorship provided by High Value Manufacturing, Digital Catapult, and leading figures in both AI and their respective sectors.

This initial Expression of Interest (EOI) stage is designed to assess eligibility only. Applicants who meet the criteria will be invited to a Development Phase (Phase 2), where they can access one-to-one mentorship to assist with solution development.

Expression of Interest close: 19 November 2025 at 11am.

For further information please select the following link: The Agentic AI Pioneers Prize - Innovate UK Business Connect.

Innovation can help your organisation to become more competitive, increase sales and enter new markets. Here you can find out what support and funding is available to help you to innovate: Support and funding | Business Wales.


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