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Manchester Prize

A landmark challenge prize representing a decade-long UK commitment to AI for public good innovation.

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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Published
7 December 2023
Last updated
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The Manchester Prize is an initiative of the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Established in 2023, the Prize represents a decade-long commitment by government to support cutting edge innovations which use聽AI聽for the public good and tackle some of society바카라 사이트檚 biggest shared challenges.

Round 2

Round 2 ran from 19 November to 17 January 2025. The second Manchester Prize will be awarded to the most innovative and impactful AI solution enabling the UK to accelerate progress towards a net zero energy system.

List of Round 2 finalists announced on 11 June 2025.

One finalist team will win the 拢1 million grand prize in early 2026.

Round 1

Round 1 of the Manchester Prize ran from December 2023 to March 2025. It sought innovation from UK-led teams with breakthrough ideas for overcoming challenges in the fields of energy, environment and infrastructure.

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Published 7 December 2023
Last updated 11 June 2025 show all updates

  1. Round 2 finalists announced.

  2. Polaron announced as the winner of Round 1.

  3. Manchester Prize Round 2 is open for applications.

  4. Round 1 successful finalists announced.

  5. First published.

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