Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

£32 million. 98 groundbreaking AI projects. UK Research and Innovation is supporting businesses with new funding to develop AI solutions which ramp up productivity. Here are just a few of the projects funded: 💊 Anteam are working with the NHS and retailers on an AI coordinating more efficient prescription delivery 📈 Kelp are analysing market trends in real time with AI 🚗 Monumo use AI to design better, more climate-friendly parts for electric vehicles 📦 RoboK are using AI to improve efficiency, monitor resourcing and detect bottlenecks in logistics The funding will specifically support solutions in ‘high growth’ industries, ensuring AI is at the heart of driving forward greater productivity and efficiency across key areas of the economy.

What's the difference between playing wheelchair tennis on a grass or clay court? 🎾 Professor Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey from the The Peter Harrison Centre explains how UK R&D at Loughborough University has enhanced the performance of Paralympic athletes at the #Paris2024 Paralympic Games 👇

Huge congratulations to the Chief Technology Officer Jade Leung and Chief Scientist Geoffrey Irving from our AI Safety Institute for being nominated in TIME’s 2024 list of 100 most influential people in AI 🙌    We asked them how they feel about being nominated and for their views on the future of AI ▶️   

We have joined the Council of Europe AI Convention. The world’s first legally binding treaty on AI, the treaty requires countries to adopt measures to protect against the risks of AI. By joining, we agree to ensure to safeguard against AI risks, protecting: ➡️ human rights ➡️ democratic institutions ➡️ the rule of law Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFjKaVbS

We're backing researchers at University of Dundee with nearly £30 million to continue their work on new treatments for diseases like skin cancer and motor neurone disease. Potentially lifesaving work like this shows the crucial role of higher education to the UK's health and economy.

Extreme weather conditions can have devastating impacts on people’s lives and businesses. It’s estimated to cost the UK economy £740 million a year. The new Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure, led by NERC: Natural Environment Research Council, will use real-time data from environmental sensors to better predict the extent and location of severe weather, and help people plan to limit its impact.

Applications are now open for the new UK Research and Innovation and Innovate UK Executive Chair 🔬 Both positions are unique opportunities to influence how science and technology improve lives in the UK, enhance public services, and boost the economy. We want a candidate who can support the UK's most innovative businesses to grow, utilising the power of revolutionary research and technologies to power our economy. Apply for the UKRI CEO position here👇 https://lnkd.in/eW89Harb Apply for the Innovate UK Executive Chair position here👇 https://lnkd.in/eMf-G_sM

Could AI change the world of wine? Sussex-based Rathfinny Wine Estate have partnered with Deep Planet to use AI and satellite technology that could help predict growing conditions for their signature sparkling wines. Luke Flunder's Wine World puts their wine to the taste test! 🍾

Meet the tech cutting trainee firefighters’ carcinogen exposure 🔥🧯 RiVR use VR to create lifelike training environments for fire inspectors, police and ambulance services, making public services safer and more effective.