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    GrantsFree GPU Computing Access for UK Small Businesses - Isambard-AI and Zenith Supercomputers
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    Free GPU Computing Access for UK Small Businesses - Isambard-AI and Zenith Supercomputers

    UK small businesses can access 20,000 free GPU hours on advanced supercomputers to develop AI products, with weekly application reviews and a three-month usage window.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 15 Oct 2026· YesterdayviaUKRI

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    • Funding
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    • Applications
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open call — no fixed deadline published. Opened yesterday.

    15 October 2026
    Open call · no closing date published

    Brief

    This open access opportunity provides UK-registered micro, small and medium-sized businesses with 20,000 GPU computing hours on either the Isambard-AI or Zenith supercomputers at no cost. The program supports early-stage artificial intelligence product development, including feasibility studies, industrial research, and experimental development activities. There is no financial funding provided; instead, participants receive direct access to high-performance computing resources. Approved projects must utilize their allocated compute hours within three months of approval. Applications are reviewed and processed on a weekly basis, enabling rapid access to resources for eligible businesses looking to develop or test AI solutions.

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    ESRC Grow Awards for Career Development in Social Science Research

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    ESRC Explore Awards for Innovative Social Science Research

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    BBSRC Mid-Range Equipment Grants for Biosciences Research 2026

    BBSRC funding scheme offering £200,000-£1,500,000 grants for UK research organisations to purchase mid-range biosciences equipment that supports collaboration and aligns with BBSRC research priorities.

    est.£13,000,000
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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    isambard-ai-and-zenith-airr-supercomputers-rapid-access-route
    Sector
    Research & Innovation