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The NAIRR Pilot Start-Up Project Request is the entry-level track of the National AI Research Resource, giving researchers new to NAIRR quick access to GPU and AI computing resources for proof-of-concept work and scaling studies before submitting a full Research request.
Projects receive a three-month allocation of a single resource, with review decisions returned within 2-3 weeks and projects required to begin within two weeks of award notification. Resources include up to 2,000 GPU-hours across systems such as PSC Bridges-2, Purdue Anvil AI, SDSC Expanse AI, and TACC Vista.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers from U.S.-based institutions including academic institutions (graduate students with support letters), non-profits, federal agencies, federally funded R&D centers, state/local/tribal agencies, and startups and small businesses with federal grants. Institutional email required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows three-month allocations of one resource: up to 2,000 GPU-hours (PSC Bridges-2, Purdue Anvil AI, SDSC Expanse AI, or TACC Vista), up to 128,000 SUs on IU Jetstream-2, up to 480,000 SUs on TAMU ACES, up to 500 node-hours on DOE ANL AI Testbed, or up to 50 CS-2 hours on PSC Neocortex. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NAIRR Pilot Start-Up Project Request for Entry-Level AI Compute Access is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in collaboration with U.S. federal agencies and industry partners. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.
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