Calls

Join us in shaping the future of AI research and innovation through our funding calls and collaborative opportunities.

Open Calls

Past Calls

AI-deas Sprint Programme Call
Closed August 2025

AI-deas Sprint Programme Call

The AI-deas sprint programme is focused on supporting pioneering and innovative projects to develop breakthrough prototypes that will make a positive impact ...

Closed on: 10 October 2025
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AI for University Operations Funding Call
Closed July 2025

AI for University Operations Funding Call

Supporting University of Cambridge professional services teams to deploy AI to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of University operations.

Closed on: 29 August 2025
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AI Sciencepreneurship Bootcamp
Closed May 2025

AI Sciencepreneurship Bootcamp

ai@cam announces its inaugural AI Sciencepreneurship Bootcamp, an immersive two-day programme convened in collaboration with the ELIAS network of European in...

Closed on: 12 June 2025
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'AI for University Ops': Expression of Interest
Closed April 2025

'AI for University Ops': Expression of Interest

ai@cam is launching a new initiative to support administrative staff across the University to use AI to enhance University operations. The “AI for University...

Closed on: 28 May 2025
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AI Research Resource: Second Call for Pioneer Projects
Closed March 2025

AI Research Resource: Second Call for Pioneer Projects

Building on the success of our first cohort of 44 pioneer projects, Research Computing Services, the Cambridge Centre for Data Driven Discovery (C2D3) and ai...

Closed on: 31 March 2025
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AI-deas: Education and Cultural Heritage
September 2024

AI-deas: Education and Cultural Heritage

AI-deas: Do you have an idea for using AI to transform education and cultural heritage?

Application Details: Available
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Dawn Pioneers
November 2023

Dawn Pioneers

Dawn Pioneers: Help shape the future of AI computing at Cambridge with early access to the new Dawn supercomputer

Application Details: Available
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AI-deas
September 2023

AI-deas

AI-deas: Do you have an idea for game-changing AI innovations that could deliver public benefit?

Application Details: Available
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About Our Calls

ai@cam supports a wide range of funding and collaboration opportunities to advance AI research that delivers public value. Our calls span from early-stage research ideas to pioneer projects with direct applications.

If you'd like to discuss potential collaborations or have questions about our current calls, please contact the ai@cam team.