Daily AI Grants Roundup – March 24, 2026
Stay updated with the latest in AI grants. Here are the top picks for today, curated and summarized by HappyMonkey AI.
Doctronic Raises $40M Series B for AI Healthcare
Doctronic secured $40M in Series B funding from Abstract and Lightspeed following significant growth and an AI-based milestone in Utah.
Why it matters: To understand market opportunities and investor trends in AI health applications.
Vibe-coding startup Lovable is on the hunt for acquisitions
Lovable, an AI-powered app-building startup, is seeking acquisitions as it faces competition from rivals like Cursor and Replit while continuing its own growth.
Why it matters: To expand capabilities and compete against larger AI labs.
Research Grant Competition 2 (RGC2): The GCBC awards £13.4 million in …
The GCBC awarded £13.4 million in grants for research on nature-based solutions to climate change and poverty reduction through its Research Grant Competition 2.
Why it matters: Developers can explore AI tools that support biodiversity and sustainability efforts funded by these grants.
Spade Raises $40M Series B for Finance AI Platform
Spade secured $40M in Series B funding to grow its AI-driven data platform for financial institutions.
Why it matters: To integrate Spade’s advanced tools, developers need to stay informed about expanding AI capabilities in fintech.
Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks to sell power to OpenAI
Helion, a fusion startup backed by Sam Altman, is reportedly in talks with OpenAI to supply power, potentially scaling up production significantly.
Why it matters: To ensure sustainable energy sources for AI infrastructure, reducing carbon footprint.
National Lottery Awards for All England
The National Lottery Community Fund offers grants between £300 and £20,000 for projects in England aimed at building strong community relationships and improving communities.
Why it matters: To access funding opportunities that support AI-driven initiatives focused on community engagement and development.
Above Security Raises $50M for Insider Risk Platform
Above Security raised $50M for addressing insider risks in AI-driven workplaces.
Why it matters: To develop robust security measures for AI tools.
New competition grant criteria announced – England Athletics
England Athletics has introduced new competition grant criteria aimed at supporting affiliated event providers, reflecting strategic priorities in inclusivity and long-term viability.
Why it matters: To ensure the development and sustainability of athletic competitions across various levels.
Meet the former Apple designer building a new AI interface at Hark
Hark, a secretive AI lab founded by Brett Adcock, aims to create an innovative AI interface with persistent memory and real-time interaction capabilities, designed in tandem with hardware for a seamless user experience.
Why it matters: To develop more intuitive and intelligent AI interfaces that enhance user interactions and experiences.
Mirage raises $75M to continue building models for its AI video-editing app Captions
Mirage raises $75M to develop AI video-editing models, rebranding from Captions to Mirage and expanding into advertising and marketing sectors.
Why it matters: To stay competitive in the AI-driven video editing market by creating advanced models for diverse industries.
Agile Robots becomes the latest robotics company to partner with Google DeepMind
Agile Robots partnered with Google DeepMind to integrate AI models into its robots for industrial use cases, positioning it at the forefront of intelligent automation.
Why it matters: To enhance robot autonomy and improve AI model accuracy through real-world data.
Air Street becomes one of the largest solo VCs in Europe with $232M fund
Air Street Capital has raised a $232M fund to back early-stage AI companies in Europe and North America, aiming to become one of Europe’s largest solo VC funds.
Why it matters: To access new investment opportunities in the rapidly growing AI sector.