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    GrantsFast-Track AI Research Access on Isambard-AI and Dawn Supercomputers for UK Businesses
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    Fast-Track AI Research Access on Isambard-AI and Dawn Supercomputers for UK Businesses

    UK SMEs can access 20,000 GPU hours on Isambard-AI and Dawn supercomputers for AI research and development, with weekly application reviews and three-month project timelines.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 18 Aug 2025· 1 years agoviaUKRI

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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 1 years ago.

    18 August 2025
    Open call · no closing date published

    Brief

    This rapid access program provides UK micro, small and medium-sized businesses with open access to cutting-edge GPU computing resources on the Isambard-AI and Dawn supercomputers for artificial intelligence research and development projects. Successful applicants receive 20,000 GPU hours to be completed within three months, enabling companies to accelerate AI innovation and testing at scale. Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis, ensuring fast turnaround times for approved projects. This opportunity is ideal for UK SMEs looking to develop, test, or validate AI solutions without the need for significant upfront capital investment in computing infrastructure.

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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    isambard-ai-and-dawn-airr-supercomputers-rapid-access-route
    UR
    Funding body
    UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION UKRI
    Sector
    Research & Innovation