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With plans to accelerate AI Innovation for Universities and Research Facilities with the AI GPU Donation Initiative

The plan intends to provide universities and research facilities with the infrastructure necessary to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) research, foster innovation, and build the next generation of AI leaders

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Driving the Future of Academic AI Research

From deep learning models and language processing to scientific simulation and robotics, AI researchers in higher education are constrained by limited infrastructure.

BluSky AI’s SysMod solution offers access to enterprise-grade GPU resources that were previously out of reach for most academic programs.

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BluSky AI invites university leaders, foundations, and researchers to explore how this program can accelerate their mission and expand their impact.

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With plans to enable universities to lead in AI research and education without needing to invest in full-scale data center buildouts.

Introducing the GPU Donation Initiative for Higher Education

The GPU Donation Initiative for Higher Education is a mission-driven program designed to empower academic institutions by granting access to high-performance GPU compute power.

Transformative to provide academic institutions with access to powerful GPU compute infrastructure

Available by the hour—either at discounted rates, or as full in-kind donations.

BluSky AI | Transformative to provide academic institutions
Offers GPU compute power

The initiative offers GPU compute power-as-a-service by the hour, enabling institutions to scale AI resources according to their specific needs.

  • Deep learning research
  • Natural language processing
  • Scientific simulations
  • AI model training and curriculum development

Two Flexible Partnership Models

Alumni & Donor Collaboration

  • Universities can leverage alumni and philanthropic partnerships to subsidize GPU access at a reduced hourly rate.
  • Resources are scalable and tailored to academic requirements.

Full Donation Model

  • BluSky offers compute power as a full gift to qualifying institutions..
  • Ideal for underserved or budget-constrained universities.
BluSky AI | Two Flexible Partnership Models

New Offering: Co-Location with SkyMod Infrastructure

To further remove barriers and enable faster access to advanced compute infrastructure, BluSky introduces co-location through its modular 1MW SkyMod solution.

Benefits of SkyMod

Key Benefits of SkyMod Co-Location:

  • Accelerated Deployment
    • Units can be installed and activated within weeks, reducing infrastructure lead time.
  • Compact Physical Footprint
    • Each SkyMod requires less than 2,000 sq. ft.

      Ideal for retrofitting underutilized areas such as storage buildings, vacant lots, or energy corridors.

  • Utilization of Existing Energy Infrastructure
    • BluSky's site assessments indicate that many universities already possess sufficient grid infrastructure to support SkyMod deployments.

Campus-Wide Compute Access

Once installed, the SkyMod unit functions as a shared AI computing hub accessible to all departments and faculties on campus. This democratizes access to AI resources, enabling:

  • AI curriculum integration across disciplines
  • Interdepartmental research collaborations
  • Support for both pre-designed and custom AI workloads
BluSky AI | Campus-Wide Compute Access
A Collaboration, Revenue-Neutral Model

A Collaboration, Revenue-Neutral Model

To ensure long-term sustainability and cost efficiency, BluSky will sell any unused GPU capacity into the open market. This model provides the following benefits:

  • Revenue-Neutral Operation
    • Offsets the institution's compute costs over time.
  • Financial Accessibility
    • Makes cutting-edge AI compute possible for institutions regardless of size or budget.
  • Collaborative Innovation
    • BluSky and universities share operational success, making AI infrastructure a shared asset—not a financial burden.

BluSky AI’s GPU Donation Initiative and SkyMod co-location solution provide a scalable, sustainable path to AI infrastructure for higher education.

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“By combining speed of deployment, minimal physical requirements, shared use, and financial innovation, BluSky enables universities to lead in AI research and education without needing to invest in full-scale data center buildouts.

We invite academic institutions, foundations, and stakeholders to partner with BluSky AI in shaping the future of research and discovery.”

Trent D'Ambrosio, CEO BluSky AI