About this opportunity
What you need to know
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.
Who can apply
Private Sector
Eligible countries
GB
Funding
£151,650
Co-financing
Not specified by the source
Important dates
- Opens
- 9 Sept 2026
- Deadline
- 31 Mar 2030
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