Isambard-AI and Dawn AIRR supercomputers: Gateway route

Access to Isambard-AI and Dawn AIRR supercomputers for UK-based researchers for AI-related research and development projects.

Key facts

Funding amount: Up to 10,000 GPU hours (no funding provided)
Deadline: Rolling – no fixed deadline
Region: UK-wide
Business type: Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams

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Plain English summary

This opportunity provides access to powerful AI supercomputers (Isambard-AI and Dawn) for UK businesses and researchers. It's designed for exploring new AI algorithms, testing code, and benchmarking before applying for larger projects. You can get up to 10,000 GPU hours to be used within three months, but no direct funding is provided.

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Who this is best for

Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
Organisations based in UK-wide
Projects aligned with technology
Teams seeking funding around Up to 10,000 GPU hours (no funding provided)

Who should not apply

Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below

Eligibility checklist

Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.

Open to UK-based researchers from academia, industry (UK registered businesses of any size), and other organisations (research organisations, charities, not-for-profits).
Project leads must have a contract longer than the proposed project duration.
This is not for large research consortia.

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Funding body

UKRI Funding Finder

Last verified

2 Jun 2026

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