AI Factory Antenna Applications Now Open

The UK government is inviting public sector organisations to put themselves forward to host an AI Factory Antenna, a new kind of regional hub designed to connect local innovation with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure across Europe.

This is part of a wider initiative from the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) and supports the UK’s ongoing effort to strengthen AI research, development and access across the country.

Bringing AI Infrastructure Closer to Communities

AI Factory Antennas will act as regional access points to large-scale European AI Factories. These hubs are designed to make it easier for local institutions such as universities, public services and tech startups to access the tools and computing power they need to build and deploy AI solutions.

Each Antenna will play a hands-on role in supporting innovation by:

Offering training, workshops and technical support for local teams
Providing access to advanced computing infrastructure
Creating space for collaboration between government, industry and academia
Helping turn ideas into scalable AI applications

This setup is especially valuable for regions that may not have existing access to high-end computing or dedicated AI resources.

Supporting Innovation Where It Happens

By backing regional Antennas, the government aims to spread AI capabilities more evenly across the UK. This initiative is designed to:

Empower local teams to explore and apply AI to real-world challenges
Connect more UK organisations to international networks and resources
Encourage responsible and inclusive growth in the AI sector
Strengthen the UK’s ability to lead in AI on the global stage

Whether it is improving healthcare services, developing climate tech or supporting smart transport, these hubs are meant to give people the tools to make meaningful change.