Isambard-AI and Dawn AIRR supercomputers: Rapid Access route
Isambard-AI and Dawn AIRR supercomputers: Rapid Access route supports UK small and medium businesses with AI computing for early-stage product research and development before market launch.
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Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Rolling (no closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to 20,000 GPU hours per project, usable within three months; no financial funding
Summary: Compute access for UK micro, small and medium businesses developing AI products before market launch.
Key Information: Applicants must be UK-registered businesses with a Companies House registration number.
Description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) runs the Rapid Access route to provide small amounts of AI supercomputing capacity for early-stage product development before market launch. It supports feasibility studies, industrial research and experimental development across UKRI’s remit. Aimed particularly at start-ups and small and medium enterprises, the route enables research and development at short notice so businesses can respond rapidly to market opportunities. Collaborative projects are welcome, but the route is not intended for large research programmes.
Access is available through Isambard-AI at the University of Bristol and Dawn at the University of Cambridge. Projects contributing to the government’s five missions are particularly encouraged: growing the economy, an NHS fit for the future, safer streets, opportunity for all, and making Britain a clean energy superpower.
