High Growth AI Accelerator
Driving the adoption of AI in the UK creative sector
The High Growth AI Accelerator is a 14-week accelerator delivered by Digital Catapult, funded by Innovate UK, as part of the activities in the BridgeAI programme.
It targets UK-registered startups and SMEs to help them develop responsible, ethical, and desirable artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) deep-tech solutions in the creative industries.
The accelerator aims to address specific commercial challenges that have been created with industry leaders. Applicants can choose from one of four themes that match their expertise:
- music industry challenges
- digital media challenges
- leisure industry challenges
- radio media challenges
Find out more about the industry partner-led challenges.
Each challenge offers a unique opportunity to impact AI and ML solutions in the creative sector.
Eligibility criteria
UK-registered startups, scaleups and SMEs can apply provided that they have:
- existing or new AI-enabled services or AI-integrated infrastructure solutions that can demonstrate to solve one of the challenges of the call
- strong technical teams
- available data and an immediate need for computation
Before you apply for this programme, you should read the full terms and conditions.
Benefits of participation
Businesses selected to take part in the accelerator will benefit from:
- collaborating closely with industry players in the sector
- access to cloud credits
- technical and business expertise from programme partners
- strategic and technical guidance
- holistic diagnostics
- tailored support to accelerate their product readiness
How to apply
Read the selection and scoring criteria to ensure you meet the programme's requirements. If you qualify, complete the online application form on the Digital Catapult platform.
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on 21 July 2024.
Potential applicants can register to join a briefing webinar on 3 July 2024 to find out more about the High Growth AI Accelerator programme.
BridgeAI is jointly delivered by Innovate UK Business Connect, Digital Catapult, The Alan Turing Institute, BSI and the Hartree Centre.
First published 25 June 2024