Google DeepMind and Google Cloud announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, that they will provide up to 200 European scientific researchers with direct access to their frontier AI models, along with a total of $3 million in compute credits.
The initiative, detailed in an official Google blog post signed by Maureen Costello, Vice President of UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa at Google Cloud, aims to support the European Union’s AI for Science work through the RAISE (Resource for AI Science in Europe) initiative. The goal is to help bridge the compute gap faced by European scientists and accelerate innovation on the continent.
What researchers will have access to
Participants selected by the European Commission will gain access to leading scientific tools from Google, including:
- AlphaFold 3 — for predicting the structures of proteins and other molecules;
- WeatherNext — for advanced weather forecasting;
- AlphaGenome — for genomic analysis;
- AlphaEvolve — an AI agent for algorithm design;
- AlphaEarth Foundations — for mapping from satellite data.
According to Google, this will enable research teams to tackle complex challenges faster, from predicting extreme weather patterns to mapping molecular structures, reinforcing European scientific competitiveness.
Why it matters
The move comes at a time of growing demand for AI infrastructure in scientific research, especially in Europe, where access to frontier models and computing power is often more restricted compared to the United States. Selection of researchers is handled by the European Commission via RAISE, launched as a virtual resource to support the use of AI in science.
Reuters confirmed the announcement, highlighting that Google seeks to equip researchers to accelerate discoveries and keep Europe at the forefront of scientific innovation. This Google DeepMind initiative highlights the role of frontier AI in advancing global research.
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