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MHRA Opens Second AI Airlock Program For Applications

UK Regulatory Agency Receives Additional £1M For Second Cohort

 
• By Natasha Barrow

"The AI Airlock program creates a supervised testing ground where novel technologies and challenge areas can be safely investigated," said James Pound, MHRA interim executive director of innovation and compliance.

AI Airlock

Applications for the second cohort of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) AI Airlock program opened on June 23, 2025, with an additional £1m ($1.3m) in funding.

The AI Airlock, which was first launched in July 2024, serves as a regulatory testing ground for companies developing AI-powered...

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