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Hype Cycle to Power Cycle: The Industrial Era of AI kicked off in San Jose

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending Nvidia’s annual GTC2026 (Global Technology Conference) which both expanded growth opportunities and set numerous challenges for data centre operators. It’s taken me those two weeks to fully decompress from what was an AI extravaganza. I came away with one essential phrase: Scale in Every Direction, and evidence of […]

The UK’s AI Ambition Gap

The UK says it wants to lead the artificial-intelligence (AI) revolution. But the infrastructure needed to power it is not being built. A visit to Silicon Valley, where I am writing this from, makes the contrast clear. At NVIDIA’s annual GTC conference in San Jose – where much of the global AI ecosystem gathers – […]

AI-Ready Infrastructure: Navigating the Future of Computing

As AI continues to be a fundamental driver of digital transformation, one challenge stands clear for hyperscalers: how do you build the infrastructure that can manage high-density workloads, process endless amounts of data and do it all sustainably? Hyperscalers are no strangers to these issues. They’re grappling with the need for higher-density compute environments to […]

Catching the AI wave – reflecting on my first PTC

I must admit that during my 19-years data centre tenure, I’ve avoided PTC. The journey, going to a data centre event in Hawaii, and trying to convince family and friends that it’s not a jolly, has somewhat discouraged me in the past.  My colleagues Doug and Bob – both veteran PTC attendees – convinced me otherwise, […]

How UK Start-Ups are helping the country win the Generative AI race

Generative AI is the new entrepreneurial frontier. Not only is content-generating artificial intelligence the fastest-growing technology of our time, with potential to transform every sector of industry, but it’s also the most talked-about and disruptive new tech since the dawn of the internet. Among investors, everyone wants a piece. Today’s start-ups are already embracing generative […]

Joining the dots –the AI start-ups leading the way in Greater Manchester

In our last blog we explored why Greater Manchester has today become a world-leading digital metropolis, with levels of investment in science and technology that can put other international cities in the shade. With news that the government has committed £3.5 billion to the future of science and tech, there’s no doubt that the region […]

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If your application is successful, Harlow Council will transfer the grant by BACS.  Bank details (account name, number and sort code) will need to be supplied with a summary of accounts. 

Funding conditions:  If your application is successful, your project must be delivered by 31 December 2026. You will have to return any grant funds if the project is not delivered or the organisation receiving the funding stops operating.

A contract agreement will need to be signed between your organisation and Harlow District Council before any funding is granted.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Grant recipients will be required to provide an end of project report to establish whether the project has met its aims and objectives, as well as to assess the overall impact on participants. Funding for the project is provided on the basis that the Project Evaluation form is returned within the agreed project timescale (no later than 31 January 2027).

Risks and Liabilities: In giving grants the ‘Harlow Council’ will require the supported project organisation or groups to accept all risks and liabilities associated with the activity being supported. This will be a condition of the grant.  Copies of relevant documents may need to be provided if the application has been approved.

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  2. What types of projects are eligible?
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