The LLM-BRIDGE project aims to connect research, innovation, and market deployment by linking technical excellence (HPC resources, data spaces, and benchmark infrastructures) with entrepreneurial capacity-building (venture incubation and acceleration programmes). The objective is to establish an ecosystem that supports LLMs and strengthens Europe’s technological sovereignty and ethical AI leadership.
The project brings together a consortium of partners from ten European countries, coordinated by the Alliance for Language Technologies (ALT-EDIC). The project began in September 2025.
Infrastructure Access:
Connecting innovators with the high-performance computing (HPC) required to train models.
Knowledge Transfer:
Bridging the gap between academic AI research and industrial application.
Ecosystem Integration:
Linking startups with a cross-border network of investors and partners to ensure long-term scalability.
Incubation services designed to accelerate product and customer validation. Where possible, startups will receive access to tailored technical resources such as datasets and computing, guidance on regulatory compliance, and support for customer acquisition. More than half a million euros will be allocated to selected incubators and startups.
An acceleration programme for startups aiming at Series A funding. The programme will provide tailored support in investment readiness, scaling, and regulatory compliance. The programme will culminate in focused investor matchmaking with investors.
A structured education programme for pre-seed and seed startups. Participants will receive workshops and one-to-one mentoring on various topics such as enterprise management, the technological and regulatory environment, access to finance, and development strategies.
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