Grant proposal consultation

Maximise your chances of success in national and European grant application processes with expert technical validation of your AI and high-performance computing (HPC) components. Receiving a grant would make it possible for you to develop and test your AI solution without HPC computing costs.

Service features

This service provides strategic and technical support for organisations applying for grants that involve significant AI or HPC components (e.g., Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, or national innovation funds) leveraging the LUMI supercomputer. We assist with:

• Technical Feasibility: Validating that your planned AI/HPC approach is realistic and scalable.
• Implementation Design: Consulting on how to integrate the LUMI AI Factory environment into your project proposal.
• Proposal Review: Providing feedback on the technical sections to ensure they meet the requirements of high-end infrastructure providers.
• Consortium Collaboration: Based on the project’s impact and alignment, the LUMI AI Factory can join your consortium as a formal partner, providing dedicated expertise and infrastructure management.

Access/Output Requirements

To benefit from this service, applicants should provide:

• Draft Proposal: A summary or draft of the grant application
• Resource Estimate: Initial idea of required compute hours or data storage
• Deadline Info: Clear submission timeline to allow for expert review

Target groups

Startups, SMEs, research institutions, universities, public administration, and consortia applying for European or national innovation funding.

Request process

1. Initial Inquiry: Request consultation via our contact form.

2. Customer Manager Intake: A Customer Manager reviews the grant type and timeline.

3. Expert Matching: If the grant is technical (e.g. Horizon Europe), an expert is assigned to review the AI/HPC implementation part.

Pricing

Free of charge for eligible startups and SMEs from EU/Horizon Europe associated countries.