Author: Caroline Woods
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AIchemy Frontier Fund: World leading research at the intersection of AI and Chemistry
The AIchemy Frontier Fund has now been awarded, marking a significant milestone in the Hub’s vision to supporting and enable world leading research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and chemistry.
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CaMMLS – Chemistry and Materials Machine Learning School 2026
From 13–17 April 2026, we welcomed a new cohort of researchers to the Chemical and Materials Machine Learning School (CaMMLs) at STFC Daresbury Laboratory. Supported by the AIchemy Hub in collaboration with PSDI, the school brought together delegates for an intensive week of learning, collaboration and community building.
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Collaborative Travel Fund 2026 – Round 1
This travel fund enables UK-based researchers to undertake short-term, collaborative travel that strengthens interdisciplinary links between AI and chemistry, supporting skills development, partnership building, and future research proposals.
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AIchemy takes part in Festival of Data 2026
Held from 5 to 7 February 2026, AIchemy were proud to sponsor and take part in the Civic Data Cooperative Festival of Data, hosted by the Civic Data Cooperative at Liverpool’s ACC.
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The Inator Hackathon – Raspberry Pis & Remote Sensing for Machine Learning Highlights
In February, researchers and students gathered for The Inator Hackathon in Liverpool.
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Google DeepMind Research Ready Internship Scheme 2026
This eight-week internship programme supported by Google DeepMind, Royal Academy of Engineering and The Hg Foundation will be hosted at University of Liverpool.
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New Starters in AI for Chemistry Symposium
In January 2026, researchers from across the UK and beyond gathered at Cloth Hall Court, University of Leeds for New Starters in AI for Chemistry Symposium, a full-day event celebrating emerging voices, fresh ideas, and the growing intersection between artificial intelligence and chemical research.
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AIchemy Wrapped 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at a year of achievement, collaboration, and innovation at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemistry. From flagship conferences to hands-on workshops, public engagement, and strategic partnerships, AIchemy has been buzzing with energy and impact.
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Winter School: Robotics & AI in Materials Chemistry Blog
In December, we were delighted to host the Winter School on Robotics and AI for Chemistry at the University of Liverpool. Over five intensive days, participants joined us from across disciplines to explore how artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation are reshaping chemical and materials research.
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Agentic AI in Chemistry Symposium Blog
Wednesday 26th November 2025 welcomed delegates from across academia, industry, and the AI community to The Spine in Liverpool for our first Agentic AI in Chemistry Symposium.

