New Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) is now open for applications
This Innovate UK programme is tailored to help innovative women founders, co-founders or senior decision makers in UK innovative businesses to connect with Sweden’s rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) sector.
The programme focuses on the theme of ‘AI for Resilience’. Applications should fit one of these AI-related areas
- infrastructure resilience
- responsible and trustworthy AI
- supply chain robustness
- environmental sustainability
The programme will use a portfolio approach to cover these diverse areas and increase its overall impact.
Why join?
Sweden’s progressive approach to technology, combined with its strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion makes it an ideal environment for advancing the role of women in AI. The programme offers a chance to explore this dynamic market and build meaningful global connections with Swedish collaborators.
What’s included?
The programme includes
- a ‘Get ready’ workshop in the UK to prepare you for the market
- a five-day market visit to Sweden
- an ‘Exploit the opportunity’ workshop to help you maximise the opportunities identified
- ongoing support from an Innovate UK innovation and growth specialist
This programme is designed to help you build your network, refine your value proposition and tap into new business opportunities in one of the world’s most promising markets.
Apply by 5pm on Friday 24 October 2025.
Find out more about this GBIP in Sweden Women in AI.
To help with your application, watch the briefing recording and download the briefing slides.
First published 7 October 2025
