Structured AI Incubation and Acceleration for High-Potential Projects
Big Projects are the core incubation and acceleration mechanism of BRAIN++. They combine compute, expert support, workspace, datasets, model access, business development, governance, and monitoring.
More than compute: a complete acceleration programme
A Big Project is not simply a larger compute allocation. It is a structured, milestone-driven programme that combines compute, expert support, workspace, datasets, model access, business development, governance, and monitoring.
Big Projects are suitable for applicants that have moved beyond the idea stage and are ready to commit to clear milestones, measurable outcomes, and a pathway to deployment, commercialisation, or public impact. Typical duration is six to nine months.
Designed for a wide range of high-potential actors
Big Projects are suitable for applicants with credible AI projects and measurable deployment potential.
Startups & SMEs
Startups building AI products, SMEs deploying AI into business operations, and scale-ups developing AI-enabled growth products.
Public & Research
Public institutions implementing AI solutions, research organisations developing applied AI systems, and government bodies pursuing public-interest AI.
Sovereign & Sectoral
Sovereign AI initiatives and sectoral innovation projects with measurable deployment potential.
Five elements every Big Project must genuinely need
To qualify as a Big Project, an application must demonstrate that it genuinely requires a broader support package across five elements.
- Compute resources
- Personnel and expert advisory time
- Physical workspace
- Paid datasets and model access
- Structured programme delivery and business support
Applications requesting only compute, or only expert consulting, should normally be redirected to the appropriate alternative access route.
Public / Research vs Private Companies
Big Projects are offered through two complementary routes, each with a different cost model.
Public / Research
For public institutions, research bodies, and sovereign AI initiatives. Usually free of charge with no venture-style participation.
Private Companies
For startups, SMEs, and scale-ups. Typically involves market-investor participation aligned with the company’s growth trajectory.
Accelerate your AI project with BRAIN++
Contact the BRAIN++ team to discuss whether a Big Project is the right route for your initiative.