UK Seeks to Join European AI Supercomputing Network

The UK government is inviting applications to establish a national AI hub that would connect British researchers to Europe’s high-performance computing infrastructure. This initiative is part of a broader effort to advance AI development and strengthen collaboration between the UK and the European Union. The planned facility, called the ‘AI Factory Antenna,’ would work alongside a European AI factory supported by the European High Performance Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC).

The project has up to €5 million in joint UK-EU funding available, including a £2.5 million contribution from the UK. The AI Factory Antenna aims to serve as a gateway to advanced computing resources, enabling UK researchers and startups to access powerful systems for AI-driven innovations in fields such as healthcare and clean energy. Minister for AI, Feryal Clark, highlighted the importance of this initiative in providing the necessary computational capabilities to drive economic growth and job creation, aligning with the UK’s “Plan For Change” and supporting its role in the global AI sector.