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EuroHPC launches €19m funding calls to advance European quantum technologies

EuroHPC launches €19m funding calls to advance European quantum technologies

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The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has unveiled four new funding calls totalling €19m to accelerate the development of quantum technologies across Europe. The initiatives target key areas including quantum navigation, photonic quantum computing, standardisation, and quantum machine learning, with funding provided through the Horizon Europe programme. The new calls are designed to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty and global competitiveness in quantum technologies. By supporting research, industrial collaboration, and commercialisation pathways, EuroHPC aims to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and real-world deployment. The expected result is a stronger European quantum ecosystem capable of delivering next-generation computing, resilient navigation systems, internationally recognised standards, and advanced artificial intelligence applications powered by quantum technologies. Europe targets strategic growth in quantum technologies Quantum technologies have become a strategic priority for Europe as governments and industry seek to secure leadership in emerging digital infrastructure. The latest EuroHPC funding package focuses on technologies that could have far-reaching implications for security, defence, scientific research, communications, and industrial innovation. The four calls address some of the most significant technical and commercial barriers …

EuroHPC backs €290M AI supercomputer for IT4LIA AI factory

EuroHPC backs €290M AI supercomputer for IT4LIA AI factory

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A major public investment is being directed into Italy’s next phase of high-performance AI infrastructure, with a new AI supercomputer commissioned for the IT4LIA AI factory in Bologna. The initiative is being led by the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) in partnership with E4 Computer Engineering and Dell Technologies. The system forms part of a €290m programme covering procurement through to long-term operation. Funding is split evenly, with support from the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) and co-financing from Italy’s Ministry of University and Research. When deployed, the platform, delivering more than 160 exaflops of peak AI inference performance, will anchor Italy’s AI factory within a wider European network, delivering large-scale AI compute capacity and expanding access for startups, SMEs, and researchers working on data-intensive applications. Anders Jensen, Executive Director of EuroHPC JU, commented: “This signature marks another important milestone for Europe’s HPC and AI ambitions. “With the IT4LIA system, we are making a significant investment in cutting-edge infrastructure that will empower startups, SMEs, and the research community to develop and deploy advanced AI …

EuroHPC and Bull collab to deploy AI supercomputer at Mimer AIF

EuroHPC and Bull collab to deploy AI supercomputer at Mimer AIF

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The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has signed a procurement contract with Bull to deploy a new AI supercomputer in Linköping, Sweden. The system will underpin the next phase of the Mimer AI Factory (AIF) initiative, expanding Europe’s AI infrastructure. The AI supercomputer will be hosted and operated by the National Academic Infrastructure of Supercomputing in Sweden (NAISS) at Linköping University. It will support the Mimer AIF in combining cloud-enabled supercomputing, large-scale sensitive data storage, and advanced software layers to accelerate AI development across multiple industries. The immediate result is a significant increase in computing capacity and service capability within the Mimer AIF ecosystem. This expansion is expected to strengthen Sweden’s role in Europe’s AI Factory network while enabling more advanced applications across healthcare, materials science, and autonomous systems. What does the Mimer AIF expansion actually deliver? The new AI supercomputer is designed to move Mimer AIF from a support platform into a high-capacity AI development hub. It integrates compute, storage, and specialised expertise into a single environment aimed at production-level AI workloads. This includes …

EuroHPC Federation Platform launched to simplify European supercomputing access

EuroHPC Federation Platform launched to simplify European supercomputing access

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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 …

EuroHPC JU launches €8.5m “Lucy” photonic quantum computer

EuroHPC JU launches €8.5m “Lucy” photonic quantum computer

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Europe has taken another step in the global race for advanced computing with the launch of a new photonic quantum computer near Paris. The system, named Lucy, reflects a broader strategy to strengthen technological sovereignty while accelerating research across science and industry. The machine has been deployed under the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), a pan-European effort to build cutting-edge supercomputing and quantum infrastructure. Its arrival signals both technical progress and political intent: Europe wants to compete at the highest level in next-generation computing. A strategic launch at France’s leading supercomputing hub The inauguration ceremony took place at the Très Grand Centre de Calcul (TGCC) in Bruyères-le-Châtel, one of France’s primary high-performance computing (HPC) centres. The event was hosted by CEA in collaboration with GENCI. Senior policymakers and European officials attended, underlining the project’s significance. Among them were Anne Le Hénanff, Kilian Gross, and Anders Jensen. Their presence reflects how quantum computing has moved beyond research labs into the realm of strategic infrastructure. © Quandela EuroHPC JU’s Executive Director Anders Jensen highlighted Lucy’s transformative potential: …

EuroHPC JU expands mandate on AI gigafactories and quantum

EuroHPC JU expands mandate on AI gigafactories and quantum

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The latest amendment to the EuroHPC JU extends its objectives to facilitate the creation of AI gigafactories in Europe and adds a dedicated quantum technologies pillar. The amended regulation allows for the development and operation of AI gigafactories in Europe, a world-class AI compute infrastructure that will strengthen Europe’s industry and competitiveness, while fostering cooperation through public-private partnerships that include member states and industry stakeholders. It also sets rules for funding and procurement, while safeguarding the interests of start-ups and scale-ups. It provides partners with flexibility, enabling them to optimise results while advancing Europe’s leadership in AI and quantum technologies. Nicodemos Damianou, Cyprus deputy minister of research, innovation and digital policy, explained: “Today, we’ve taken a bold and swift step towards proceeding with establishing AI gigafactories in Europe. “AI is one of the most critical technologies of our time, defining our digital future, and investing in the needed infrastructure capacity for AI is essential for boosting Europe’s resilience, competitiveness, and sovereignty.” Expanding AI gigafactories to boost European innovation EuroHPC aims to develop, deploy, and maintain …

EuroHPC JU: Driving Europe’s digital future

EuroHPC JU: Driving Europe’s digital future

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Anders Jensen, Executive Director of EuroHPC JU, explains how the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking is helping accelerate innovation high performance computing across Europe. High performance computing (HPC) is at the heart of Europe’s digital transformation, driving innovation, scientific discovery, and industrial competitiveness. Using supercomputers and computer clusters to solve advanced computational problems, HPC applications include research, science, design, simulation, and business intelligence. Europe’s HPC landscape is driven by the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) – a joint initiative between the EU, European countries, and private partners to develop a world-class supercomputing ecosystem in Europe. Established in 2018, EuroHPC JU aims to improve the quality of life of European citizens, advance science, boost industrial competitiveness, and ensure Europe’s technological autonomy. The Innovation Platform spoke with Anders Jensen, Executive Director of EuroHPC JU, to learn more about the key focuses of EuroHPC JU at present and the major milestones it has seen since its launch. How would you describe the current state of Europe’s high-performance computing landscape and what are the hopes …