Google DeepMind and Cloud Open Frontier AI Models to European Researchers
Google DeepMind and Google Cloud are granting 200 European researchers access to frontier AI models and $3 million in compute credits for scientific study.
POLICY WIRE — Brussels, Belgium — Google DeepMind and Alphabet’s cloud division, Google Cloud, have announced a new initiative to support European scientific advancement by providing direct access to their most advanced frontier artificial intelligence models.
The program is set to benefit up to 200 European scientific researchers, who will also receive a combined total of $3 million in computing credits to facilitate their work. This effort, officially announced on October 14, 2026, aims to bolster regional innovation and scientific competitiveness.
Selected researchers will utilize these high-level tools to tackle complex global challenges, including the study of extreme weather patterns and the mapping of intricate molecular structures. The initiative aligns with Google’s broader mission to promote local opportunity and expand access to its proprietary AI technologies and expertise.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)





