Community
Incubation program
LUMI AI Factory x 28DIGITAL VENTURE
Call for startups!
A free, 12-week online acceleration program for early-stage AI startups that need high-performance computing to grow. Get access to LUMI, technical and business mentoring, and a stage at the in-person Demo Day in Finland.
The program at glance
10
start ups selected
12
weeks, Feb – May 2027
Format
Online sessions, including mentoring three mentoring tracks, plus an in-person Demo Day in Espoo, Finland
Why apply? Supercomputing access and investor readiness in one pathway
Compute resources
Access to LUMI’s supercomputing capacity to train and scale AI models.
Expert support
Tailored mentoring from technical and business experts.
Visibility
Pitch to investors and European stakeholders at the Demo Day.
Network
Join a community of founders and experts.
No cost
Free of charge and no equity required.
Who should apply?
Early-stage startups with a clearly defined AI product, service or development project, and a team able to take it to market.
- A working prototype, existing AI solution or technically credible development plan
- A team covering both the technical and business domains
- A genuine need for LUMI’s compute resources
- Ready to commit actively to the full program
Company incorporated in Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and Switzerland.
How to apply?
One application per company, in English, via F6S. Create an account or log in, complete the form and upload:
- Completed F65 application form
- Certificate of company registration
- Pitch deck
- CVs of all team members
Incomplete or late applications, or those sent by other means such as email, are not accepted. Submit early to avoid technical issues.
Online info sessions
Program overview, eligibility and application process, then a live Q&A with the program team.
Who we are?
LUMI AI Factory
A service infrastructure and expert support centre accelerating AI innovation across Europe, combining world-class supercomputing, high- value data and AI expertise.
28DIGITAL
Europe’s digital innovation engine: a multi-stakeholder platform rooted in European values and open to the world, turning knowledge into innovation and scaling startups into global ventures.
Ready to scale on LUMI?
Applications close 11 January 2027 at 17:00 CET
Questions: Christian.Kunze@28digital.eu