EU backs AIxBlock’s mission to decentralize AI development and automate infrastructure workflows—starting with a €1.5M grant and €61.5M in non-dilutive funding pipeline
California, United States – 5 August 2025 – In a significant show of institutional support, AIxBlock, a decentralized AI tech startup in the Bay Area, has secured a €1.5 million innovation grant from the European Union, alongside with up to €61.5 million in 2 additional grants pre-approved to support its long-term expansion across Europe. The backing positions AIxBlock as a frontrunner in a fast-emerging category: decentralized, automation-first AI infrastructure.
The move signals growing European interest in infrastructure that empowers open, decentralized, community-driven platforms—not just hyperscalers—to play a leading role in the AI ecosystem.
A Regulatory-Ready Alternative to Centralized AI Infrastructure
AIxBlock’s €1.5M secured grant comes with zero dilution (with onboarding (KYC) underway prior to fund disbursement), allowing the company to deepen its technology footprint in the EU while preserving ownership and control. The €61.5M in pre-approved funding of 2 other grants will include support for building a physical decentralized GPU network, leveraging underutilized data centers in the region to offer scalable, eco-aligned compute infrastructure in future phases.
What AIxBlock Builds
AIxBlock is a full-stack platform for end-to-end AI development and workflow automation. It allows startups, agencies, and enterprises to:
- Train, fine-tune, and deploy custom AI models using decentralized GPU resources
- Automate business workflows by connecting those models to real-time triggers and external apps
- Self-host instantly for full control over privacy, compliance, and infrastructure
- Access an open ecosystem of models, datasets, compute providers, and automation tools
The platform is designed to give builders full ownership of their infrastructure stack—without vendor lock-in—and to make AI development and automation more affordable, modular, and decentralized.
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