Coming soon: Building AI Capability and Datasets Fund

We’re excited to announce the Building AI Capability and Datasets Fund, a new HSDS cascading grants programme designed to unlock the potential of the UK’s heritage digital datasets for AI-enabled scientific research. 

With generous funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), through their Building AI Capability and Datasets for Science and Engineering Research programme, we are addressing the DSIT AI for Science strategy by helping researchers make better use of this valuable data landscape. 

Applications open on the 2nd November 2026. For more information about the grants, visit the HSDS Grants page. 

Who Can Apply? 

Applications are open to UK organisations including HEIs, UKRI Independent Research Organisations (IROs), as well as museums, archives, galleries and other community partners subject to meeting the eligibility criteria set out in the Guide for Applicants.

Key Information 

• Applications open: 2nd November 2025
• Deadline: 6th December 2026
• Funding available: Projects may cost up to £50,000 and we will pay 80% of this 

Online Information Sessions 

Two information sessions will be held on the 9th and 17th November 2026. A recording of the webinar session will be made available on the HSDS Grants webpage:

• 9th November 2026, 11:00-12:00 Register to attend (webinar 1)
• 17th November 2026, 14:00-15:00 Register to attend (webinar 2)

For further information and to access application materials when available, visit the Grants page or contact [email protected].