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Playground Access to AI factories

EuroHPC Joint Undertaking

EuroHPC lists the deadline model for this call as "Permanent" — no cut-off dates: applications are accepted at any time. Applications are handled in the order they arrive.

Playground provides quick access to European SMEs and startups. This access mode is ideal for new users or those with smaller computational needs. Guidance is provided by the hosting AI Factory (AIF). Users can apply any time. Allocations are granted for a period of 1, 2, or 3 months. Resources can be requested on a single system only.

Award: Free of charge to AI SMEs and startups.
Region: EU
Eligibility: For Industry users; For New or entry level users; To provide Access within 2 working days. The Industrial Innovation Access modes are open and free-of-charge to AI SMEs (including startups) for innovation purposes. Other industrial applications can benefit from pay-per-use commercial access. Academia and public sector users should target the AI for Science and Collaborative EU projects access mode.
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Found via EuroHPC JU AI Factories Access Calls. Always check the organiser’s own page for the final word on dates and eligibility.