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Access EuroHPC supercomputers for AI development (AI Factories)

Apply for EuroHPC compute time to train and develop large AI models.

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UK applicants can apply for EuroHPC supercomputer time to develop artificial intelligence. The access modes support AI and data-heavy work, with a focus on foundation models and generative AI such as large language models.

The call is aimed at startups, smaller businesses, industry, public-sector teams and researchers. The award is compute time rather than cash.

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In scope: AI development and data-heavy computing on EuroHPC supercomputers, especially foundation models, generative AI and large language models. The award provides computing capacity and does not pay staff, equipment or other project costs.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-198681Source: www.ukri.org