The government has launched a competition to find innovative new solutions on how artificial intelligence can be used to improve clean energy.
As part of a new round within the existing Manchester Prize – a competition to find new AI innovations – funding for academics, start-ups, entrepreneurs and others to develop solutions to help decarbonise the UK’s energy grid. are encouraged to apply.
It comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the Cop29 United Nations climate change conference.
As part of the competition, the Government will support up to 10 solutions with £100,000, which will then be shortlisted by a panel of judges to one winner, who will receive a grand prize of £1 million to further support their innovation. Pounds will be awarded.
AI can transform public services, improve productivity, and tackle some of society’s biggest shared challenges.
Ferial Clarke, Minister of AI
Ferial Clark, Minister for AI, said: “AI can transform our public services, increase our productivity and tackle some of society’s biggest shared challenges.
“AI is already positively impacting many aspects of our lives, but there is so much more to be harnessed.
“The second round of the Manchester Prize brings great British innovation to deliver a clean and secure energy future for the UK. Whether in energy, healthcare or beyond, we support AI innovation and drive innovation across the country. bring about real and lasting change.”
Professor Paul Monks, Principal Scientific Adviser at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, said: “The biggest long-term challenge we face is the climate and nature crisis. We have world-leading ambitions to achieve net zero by 2030 and net zero by 2050.
“We need an ambitious approach that leverages artificial intelligence across the development, engineering and operation of energy systems, which is why the Manchester Prize has recognized it with a new round dedicated to decarbonisation. I am very happy.”
