Supports Sovereign AI portfolio and supported companies by reimbursing visa-related fees for international hires into UK-based R&D roles. Covers fees including Certificate of Sponsorship, visa application, health surcharge, and priority processing. Claims are made post-visa grant and hire start via FlexiGrant. Portfolio companies may claim for up to 10 hires; others up to 5. Applicants must demonstrate UK R&D activity, strategic fit, and UK anchoring.
Eligible applicants are UK-based AI companies that have received Sovereign AI equity investment or other support such as compute access, strategic assets grants, or R&D procurement contracts. Non-portfolio companies must demonstrate strategic fit, UK anchoring, and active or imminent UK R&D programs
