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Pre-announcement: UK multidisciplinary centre for neuromorphic computing
Apply for funding to establish a UK centre for neuromorphic computing. This will be a focal point to engage relevant disciplines, further research and demonstrate the potential of the technology to deliver net zero solutions.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.
Before applying for funding, check the Eligibility of your organisation.
EPSRC standard eligibility rules apply. For full details, visit EPSRC’s eligibility page.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service.
For full details, visit Eligibility as an individual.
International applicants
As EPSRC is a lead funder for this opportunity, the UKRI and Research Council of Norway Money Follows Cooperation agreement applies therefore a project co-lead (international) can be based in a Norwegian institution.
Resubmissions
We will not accept uninvited resubmissions of projects that have been submitted to UKRI or any other funder.
Find out more about EPSRC’s resubmissions policy.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
Find out more about equality, diversity and inclusion at UKRI.
Scope
This funding opportunity is expected to open in early September 2024. More information will be available on this page when the full opportunity is announced. This is a pre-announcement and the information below is likely to change slightly. You should read the full opportunity page once published.
We expect the centre to:
Draw in all stakeholders
- engage across and bring together neuromorphic computing, including (but not limited to) the multidisciplinary academic community of computer science, software engineering, semiconductors and hardware and neuroscience
- create a unified sector voice and common language across the disciplines and across the stack to accelerate innovation
- bring together the research community, policy makers and industrial partners
- work internationally to demonstrate the capability of neuromorphic computing research and innovation in the UK
Seed a UK research and innovation programme in neuromorphic computing
- carry out UK landscaping and road mapping to evaluate the current state and opportunities for the area, which will provide evidence of the benefits and potential of neuromorphic computing to inform stakeholders
- engage with existing investments across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), linking current and future investments to add value
- build a focused research and innovation programme across the full stack to address core research challenges in neuromorphic computing
- target the core research challenges that will advance the discipline and demonstrate its power
- the programme of research must be outcomes focused, with clear goals that can be delivered within the timeframe, moving the area forwards
Provide a focal point for neuromorphic computing research in the UK
- demonstrate the capabilities and potential of neuromorphic computing in real world scenarios and in different sectors, including use cases
- Interface with technologies that could benefit from neuromorphic computing (such as AI, quantum computing and so on)
Duration
The duration of this award is a minimum of four years.
Funding available
The FEC of your project can be up to £5,600,000.
EPSRC will fund 80% of the FEC (£4,480,000).
Trusted Research and Innovation (TR&I)
UKRI is committed in ensuring that effective international collaboration in research and innovation takes place with integrity and within strong ethical frameworks. Trusted Research and Innovation (TR&I) is a UKRI work programme designed to help protect all those working in our thriving and collaborative international sector by enabling partnerships to be as open as possible, and as secure as necessary. Our TR&I Principles set out UKRI’s expectations of organisations funded by UKRI in relation to due diligence for international collaboration.
As such, applicants for UKRI funding may be asked to demonstrate how their proposed projects will comply with our approach and expectation towards TR&I, identifying potential risks and the relevant controls you will put in place to help proportionately reduce these risks. Further guidance and information about TR&I, including where applicants can find additional support.
We are running this funding opportunity on the new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Funding Service so please ensure that your organisation is registered. You cannot apply on the Joint Electronic Submissions (Je-S) system. We will publish full details on how to apply when the funding opportunity opens.
Contact details
For questions related to this specific funding opportunity please contact ICT.Theme@epsrc.ukri.org quoting ‘Neuromorphic Call’ in the subject line.
Enquiries can be sent to this email address. However, we will not be able to provide additional information about this funding opportunity in advance of its publication.
Additional disability and accessibility adjustments
UKRI can offer disability and accessibility support for UKRI applicants and grant holders during the application and assessment process if required.
Webinar for potential applicants
We will hold a webinar after the funding opportunity opens. This will provide more information about the funding opportunity and a chance to ask questions. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
