Welcome to the UK Open Multimodal AI Network (UKOMAIN)

About Us

The UK Open Multimodal AI Network (UKOMAIN) is a national initiative funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) with a total grant of £1.8 million. Our mission is to advance multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) by integrating diverse data types—such as text, images, and sound—to tackle scientific and engineering challenges and create a sustainable future.

From health and wellbeing to transportation systems, materials discovery, and space exploration, UKOMAIN connects researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to foster collaboration, innovation, and real-world impact.

Key Activities

Our network supports a wide range of activities to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and open research, including:

  • Funding: Supporting small-scale, high-impact feasibility studies through competitive funding calls.
  • Knowledge Exchange: Hosting workshops, hackathons, and training sessions to empower early career researchers and promote skill development.
  • Community Building: Establishing a vibrant ecosystem with stakeholders from academia, industry, and policy sectors.
  • Open Research: Sharing data, software, and models under open science principles to maximise accessibility and impact.
  • Industry and Policy Engagement: Collaborating with industry and policymakers to ensure our research aligns with real-world needs and informs policy development.

Stay Connected

Join our growing community and stay updated on the latest developments, opportunities, and events in multimodal AI!

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you! For any enquiries or collaboration opportunities, please contact us at:
ukomain.contact [at] gmail [dot] com

Get Involved

Explore how you can be part of UKOMAIN:

  • Collaborate with leading researchers, industry partners, and policymakers.
  • Attend our workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
  • Access cutting-edge open research resources, including data, software, and tools.
  • Apply for funding opportunities to support impactful research projects.

Let’s shape the future of multimodal AI together!