Isambard-AI and Dawn AIRR supercomputers: Rapid Access route
UK Research and Innovation
What it funds
Open to researchers at UK-registered micro, small and medium businesses, this access route supports early-stage development of artificial intelligence (AI) products prior to market launch.
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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