Playground provides quick access to European SMEs and startups to start using AI Factories without extensive procedures. This type of access is ideal for new users or those with smaller computational needs who require minimal resources. Dedicated guidance from the hosting AI Factory (AIF) will ensure that users can efficiently easily access the infrastructure. Users will be able to apply any time, ensuring flexibility in accessing resources as needed.
This call is intended for applications performing AI activities needing small size allocations. The allocations are granted for a period of one, two or three months, depending on the duration needs. Resources can be requested on a single system only.
Applications will be processed in the order they are received, with no competitive selection process and access can be granted within two working days. The infrastructure will be set up for quick and easy setup and is perfect for small scale AI projects to test new models and to familiarise themselves with the AIF ecosystem of resources.
Applicants need to submit a brief application supporting the relevance of their proposal to the calls (templates will be provided in the corresponding calls). Proposals are evaluated on first-come, first-served basis. The evaluation process runs for a maximum duration of 2 working days. The process comprises eligibility and technical assessment. Upon successfully passing all the above steps, applications will be granted access to the requested system.