NPL Centre for AI Measurement
NPL Centre for AI Measurement
Important
Launched January 2026 with £10.5m investment as a central pillar of the UK AI Assurance Innovation Fund. First funding round expected Spring 2026.
Why it fits RAIDT
NPL is the UK's national measurement institute. Establishing a Centre for AI Measurement signals UK government commitment to measuring AI behaviour and assurance — exactly what RAIDT scoring does. RAIDT's run-level evidence pack and 5-pillar scoring align directly with the Centre's likely focus on AI measurement methodology.
This is the operational delivery vehicle for parts of the DSIT-AI-Assurance-Innovation-Fund.
Key parameters
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount | £10.5m investment; per-project funding TBC |
| Funding rate | TBC |
| Match funding | TBC |
| Eligible applicants | TBC; cross-sector likely |
| Closing date | First round Spring 2026 — exact dates TBC |
How to apply
- Engage NPL via https://www.npl.co.uk/ contact form
- Subscribe to NPL announcements
- Watch for AI Assurance Innovation Fund launch
Why engage early (before funding)
NPL leads on UK AI measurement standards. Direct engagement now puts RAIDT into NPL's awareness, which:
- Increases likelihood of relevance when funding opens
- Creates pathway to NPL collaboration on measurement methodology
- Provides a citation route ("RAIDT's evidence pack is referenced in NPL guidance")
Action plan
Notes
- NPL also sits inside the AI Standards Hub (with BSI and Turing) — see AI-Standards-Hub
- Engaging NPL is a 2-for-1: standards visibility + funding pipeline
- See also DSIT-AI-Assurance-Innovation-Fund for the parent funding initiative