We offer expertise in consultancy, advanced compute, and secure storage through our core services. But collaboration with EIDF and EPCC extends much further. We work with researchers, innovators, public sector organisations, and industry partners to develop new ideas, strengthen projects, and create opportunities for meaningful collaboration. Whether you are looking for technical support, a strategic partner, a platform for knowledge exchange, or ways to engage with our wider community, we would be pleased to explore how we can work together. Consultancy services Advance your work with bespoke consultancy from EIDF and EPCC.With access to a pool of over 150 high-performance computing experts, we can support projects requiring specialist input in compute, storage, data, software, and technical development. Our consultancy services are tailored to your needs and designed to help deliver meaningful progress.GET IN TOUCH. Joint funding applications Build stronger, more competitive proposals with expert support from EIDF and EPCC.We have extensive experience contributing to successful applications for major funders, including UKRI and Horizon Europe, with a strong track record in advanced computing, digital infrastructure, and data-intensive research.Whether you are developing an early-stage concept or strengthening an existing proposal, we can help shape clear, credible, and compelling applications aligned with your research goals.GET IN TOUCH. Sponsor student project (Msc|PhD) Support the next generation of talent while advancing research in areas relevant to your organisation.There are opportunities to collaborate with EIDF and EPCC through MSc and PhD projects that connect students with real-world challenges in advanced computing, data science, digital infrastructure, AI, and related fields. Sponsoring or shaping a student project can be an effective way to explore new ideas, build links with emerging talent, and support innovation in a focused, practical way.We are happy to discuss opportunities for co-supervision, collaborative project development, and research topics aligned with your priorities.TALK TO US ABOUT SPONSORING A STUDENT PROJECT. Innovative projects Accelerate ambitious research with access to advanced computing resources and specialist expertise.EIDF supports innovative projects across a wide range of domains, including artificial intelligence, climate science, digital humanities, engineering, health, and other data-intensive areas. Our infrastructure and technical support can help increase the pace, scale, and impact of your work.Whether you are testing a new idea, scaling an existing workflow, or building something entirely new, we can help you explore what is possible.APPLY THROUGH THE EIDF PORTAL. Publishing data Increase the visibility, accessibility, and long-term value of your research data.We support researchers in making datasets more discoverable and more useful through robust cataloguing, data management, and dissemination services. Publishing data effectively can help extend the reach of your work, support reuse, and maximise impact across research communities and beyond.APPLY NOW Events and workshops EIDF supports workshops, seminars, and collaborative events that bring people together around data-intensive research, digital infrastructure, advanced computing, and innovation.We can help co-host events, shape workshop content, contribute speakers and presentations, and support sessions that benefit from our expertise. We are also keen to participate in conferences and external events, whether through a talk, panel contribution, poster, lightning talk, or by presenting what EIDF can offer to different communities and sectors.If you are planning an event and would like EIDF to be involved, we would be happy to hear from you.WORK WITH US. Other opportunities Our partnership opportunities do not stop here.EIDF and EPCC support a wide range of collaborative activity, from knowledge exchange and co-developed communications to tailored engagement, student-linked opportunities, and bespoke project collaborations. If you have an idea that falls outside our standard routes, we would still be very happy to hear from you.Whether you are interested in producing an infographic, sharing expertise, promoting a joint initiative, or shaping a new form of collaboration, we welcome exploratory conversations.GET IN TOUCH TO DISCUSS OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. This article was published on Thursday 4 June 2026
