Isambard-AI and Dawn AIRR supercomputers: Rapid Access route
Rapid access to AIRR compute for AI product research and development.
The Rapid Access route is aimed at start-ups and small and medium enterprises. It supports early-stage development of artificial intelligence (AI) products prior to market launch.
Each project can access 20,000 graphics processing unit (GPU) hours on the Isambard-AI and Dawn AI Research Resource (AIRR) supercomputers. No funding is available to successful applicants.
Eligible research and develo…
This route covers feasibility studies, industrial research and experimental development. It is not aimed at large research programmes.
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