UK government grant from Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

Sovereign AI Visa Reimbursement Scheme

Open. Closes 31 March 2030 at 12:00 (in 3 years 5 months)
  • Businesses can apply
Funder
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Kind
UK government grant
Each award
Up to £151,650
Closes
31 March 2030 at 12:00in 3 years 5 months

What it funds

The Sovereign AI Fund is offering reimbursement of eligible visa-related fees for international hires into qualifying UK-based R&D roles for supported AI companies. Eligibility is limited to Sovereign AI portfolio companies and a limited allocation of companies in receipt of other Sovereign AI support. Eligible costs include visa-related fees on eligible routes, including the Certificate of Sponsorship fees, visa application fee, the Immigration Health Surcharge, the Immigration Skills Charge, and priority or super-priority processing fees. Reimbursements are paid in arrears after the visa is granted and the hire has started in the approved UK-based R&D role.

From the Find a Grant listing.

Who can apply

  • Find a Grant lists these applicant types: Private Sector.

Key dates

  • Opens9 September 20266 weeks ago
  • Closes at 12:0031 March 2030in 3 years 5 months

Dates as the Find a Grant listing gives them. Relative dates count from 26 October 2026.

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