The government is seeking support from artificial intelligence (AI)-focused academics and entrepreneurs to help build clean energy systems and help the UK hit its net zero by 2050 goal.
Interested parties are invited to apply for funding to develop technologies that could decarbonise the UK energy grid, improve the nation’s energy security and help the government achieve its wider aim of positioning the country as a clean energy superpower.
“Over the next eight weeks, applicants can come forward to demonstrate how their innovations will boost low-cost energy, reduce energy demand and make energy use more efficient across the country,” said the government in a statement.
“The second round of the Manchester Prize will bring brilliant British innovation to bear to deliver a clean, secure energy future for the UK.
That’s why we have our world-leading targets to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2050,” he said.

UK government seeks AI innovators to support clean energy transition and pursuit of net zero by 2050