Our CDT collaborates with a variety of partners across industry, academia, third sector and the NHS. Partner with the AI4BI CDT The UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Innovation (AI4BI CDT) at the University of Edinburgh works with industry, healthcare and public sector organisations to develop cutting-edge biomedical AI research with real-world impact.Through collaborative PhD projects, partners work with interdisciplinary doctoral researchers trained across AI, biomedical science and responsible innovation, helping translate advanced research into practical healthcare solutions. We are now actively seeking sponsoring companies for PhD projects starting in 2027. How collaboration works Research projects within the AI4BI CDT are co-developed by academic supervisors and partner organisations to address real-world healthcare challenges and maximise translation into practice.Partners can contribute in several ways, including:Proposing a research project aligned with organisational prioritiesCo-funding a PhD studentshipProviding data, mentorship or domain expertiseHosting a student placement within their organisationIndustry partners are involved throughout the project lifecycle, helping shape research objectives, reviewing progress and identifying opportunities for real-world testing or deployment. Projects may include a three-month placement with a partner organisation, providing valuable real-world experience for the student while enabling organisations to explore new AI approaches within their own context. Benefits of partneringPartnering with the AI4BI CDT provides organisations with access to leading expertise and emerging talent in biomedical AI.Benefits include:Access to highly trained doctoral researchers working on cutting-edge AI researchOpportunity to shape research addressing real healthcare challengesCollaboration with world-leading academic researchers at the University of EdinburghAccess to a pipeline of future AI and biomedical innovation leadersEngagement with a cross-sector network spanning healthcare, pharma, diagnostics and medtechOpportunities to test and translate new AI approaches into real-world applications Research impact and scaleThe AI4BI CDT builds on the success of the previous Biomedical AI CDT, supported by over £20 million of UKRI investment through to 2032. Our programmes includes:120+ doctoral researchers trained150+ academic supervisors across informatics, medicine and engineering30+ industry and NHS collaborations100+ peer-reviewed research publications Partnership pathways AI4BI offers flexible partnership models that allow organisations to engage at different levels. Contribution Benefit Silver partner Benefit-in-kind contributions Co-create academic researchAccess talent pipelineVisibility at CDT events Gold partner Financial commitment of ~ £16000/year over 4 years Prioritised project recruitmentIP negotiation options+ Silver benefits Platinum partner Financial commitment of ~ £32000/year over 4 years Prioritised project recruitmentIP rights on agreed terms+ Silver benefits Intellectual property and collaboration frameworkAll collaborations are supported by formal agreements covering confidentiality, data sharing and intellectual property, ensuring a secure framework for partnership. Specific IP arrangements are agreed on a project-by-project basis, depending on the level of partner contribution and the collaboration model. Work with usIf your organisation is interested in exploring collaboration with the AI4BI CDT, we would welcome a conversation about potential projects or partnership opportunities. ContactDr Vicky YoungBusiness Development ExecutiveEmail: Vicky.Young@ei.ed.ac.uk Download the AI4BI partners flyer for full details. Document Partner with AI4BI CDT (2.75 MB / PDF) This article was published on 2025-09-18
