Leonardo CripTech AI Lab 2027: Worldwide Virtual Art and Accessibility Programme, 15 November Deadline
Leonardo/International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology is accepting applications for the 2027 CripTech AI Lab, an online creative programme exploring artificial intelligence through disability-led art and access innovation. The application deadline is 15 November 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AoE). Participants join virtual workshops and individual project development from January through May 2027. The opportunity is intended for disabled artists and groups centring disability experience and leadership; it should not be marketed as a general AI coding course for anyone.
Creative aims and the five-month virtual format
The programme takes 'access intelligence' as a starting point and explores interdependence, play and wayfinding. The 2027 lead artist is M Eilo, who works with computational prosthetics and creative technology. Activities include hands-on AI sessions, guest talks, creative-access practices such as description and captions, one-to-one project advising, collaborative documentation and a public virtual showcase. Participants co-author an online archive of tools and approaches, with control over what they agree to share.
Who is eligible and practical attendance
Applicants may be based anywhere in the world, but the organisers seek individual practitioners or small groups with disability-centred artistic experience and leadership. Prior technical skill levels can vary. Meetings are synchronous on Zoom during Pacific Time business hours, typically 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PT, with asynchronous activity on Discord. Applicants in Asia or Europe should check whether those hours fit their schedule and explain necessary accessibility accommodations without assuming time zones will change.
What the scholarship covers and what to prepare
Selected applicants receive a 100% scholarship covering programme tuition and all required course software. The announcement does not promise a cash salary, unrestricted art-production grant or travel allowance. The application asks for responses on artistic practice, access experience and AI ethics, roughly 150–300 words each; two or three work samples; and two references. Applicants may submit an accessible audio/video response instead of written answers, lasting 15 minutes or less in total.
Organisation and safe route
Leonardo/ISAST is a longstanding non-profit at the intersection of arts, science and technology, with publications and programmes connected to international arts-research networks. Its published announcement links the actual application portal and offers access assistance via criptech@leonardo.info. Confirm availability, eligibility and rights arrangements on that first-party page before applying.
Official organiser guidelines and application
Information verified on 22 October 2026. Before applying, recheck eligibility, exact deadlines, fees and rights terms on the official organiser site.