Funding call for responsible AI
Scottish Enterprise
What it funds
The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) Responsible AI Innovation Call supports businesses developing technology solutions that promote the safe, transparent and responsible use of artificial intelligence in financial services. Successful applicants will take part in an innovation challenge led by FinTech Scotland in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and funded by Scottish Enterprise. You will collaborate with major financial institutions and professional services organisatio
Who can apply
You can apply if you are: a fintech business a technology company developing AI solutions a start-up business a scale-up businesse an SME an innovation-led business working in financial services technology
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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