Google DeepMind, the AI division of the tech giant, announced plans to launch its first “automated research lab” in the United Kingdom, alongside a partnership that could see its latest AI models deployed in the country.

Scheduled to open next year, the lab will use AI and robotics to conduct experiments, focusing on developing advanced superconductor materials for medical imaging and new materials for semiconductor technologies.

Under the partnership, British scientists will receive “priority access” to some of the world’s most advanced AI tools, the U.K. government said.

Founded in London in 2010 by Nobel laureate Demis Hassabis, DeepMind was acquired by Google in 2014 but has maintained a substantial operational presence in the U.K.

The company has achieved several breakthroughs regarded as pivotal in advancing AI technology.

“DeepMind serves as the perfect example of what UK-US tech collaboration can deliver – a firm with roots on both sides of the Atlantic backing British innovators to shape the curve of technological progress,” said U.K. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall in a statement.

“This agreement could help to unlock cleaner energy, smarter public services, and new opportunities which will benefit communities up and down the country,” she said.

“AI has incredible potential to drive a new era of scientific discovery and improve everyday life,” said Hassabis.

“We’re excited to deepen our collaboration with the UK government and build on the country’s rich heritage of innovation to advance science, strengthen security, and deliver tangible improvements for citizens.”

Since unveiling its national AI strategy in January, the U.K. has been competing to secure deals with major tech firms to expand its AI infrastructure and public deployment of the technology.

In September, during a state visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, Microsoft, Nvidia, Google, and OpenAI announced plans to invest over $40 billion in new AI infrastructure across the country.