Designed as a unified gateway, the platform changes how researchers, businesses, and public sector organisations interact with EuroHPC systems, removing long-standing barriers to entry and collaboration.
At its core, the EuroHPC Federation Platform introduces a single access point for multiple operational EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) systems.
Users can now log in through a harmonised authentication and authorisation infrastructure, replacing the need to navigate separate credentials and processes across different supercomputing centres.
Anders Jensen, Executive Director of the EuroHPC JU, commented: “The first release of the platform marks the beginning of the journey toward a more connected and integrated European supercomputing ecosystem, empowering Europe’s scientific, industrial, and academic communities and strengthening Europe’s capacity for innovation.”
Tackling fragmentation across Europe’s HPC landscape
Europe’s supercomputing infrastructure is made up of world-class systems distributed across various centres, each with its own tools and procedures.
These differences extend to critical functions such as authentication, resource allocation, job scheduling, and software provisioning.
While this diversity reflects regional expertise, it has historically complicated access and limited seamless collaboration across borders.
The EuroHPC Federation Platform addresses this fragmentation by introducing a secure, standardised layer that connects these systems without erasing their individual strengths.
By simplifying how users interact with multiple infrastructures, the platform lowers technical barriers and makes cross-site collaboration more practical and efficient.
A unified platform built for accessibility and efficiency
Positioned as a “one-stop shop,” the EuroHPC Federation Platform is tailored to a broad user base, including researchers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and public authorities.
Its federated software catalogue and streamlined processes for allocations and data transfers reduce administrative overhead and improve usability.
The platform also supports wider strategic goals. These include improving cost-efficiency by avoiding duplicated efforts, maintaining high security standards, and promoting awareness of energy-efficient computing practices.
Together, these elements align with Europe’s broader push toward sustainable and responsible digital infrastructure.
Strong consortium driving development
Development of the EuroHPC Federation Platform began in January 2025 under the leadership of CSC–IT Center for Science.
The initiative brings together a consortium of key European institutions, including IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, the University of Tartu, Ghent University, GÉANT, and NORDUnet.
This collaborative approach reflects the platform’s broader mission: to unify expertise across Europe while delivering a cohesive user experience.
Future expansion: AI, quantum and data ecosystems
Although the initial rollout focuses on new projects and allocations, the EuroHPC Federation Platform has been designed with scalability in mind.
Future updates will extend its capabilities beyond traditional HPC systems to include EuroHPC AI Factories and quantum computing resources.
The platform is also expected to integrate with major European data environments, including SIMPL, EOSC, and FENIX. This will enable users to access not only computing power but also distributed data lakes and data spaces through a single interface.
As the platform evolves, it is set to play a central role in enabling advanced research and industrial innovation across Europe, positioning the EuroHPC Federation Platform as a cornerstone of the continent’s digital infrastructure strategy.