EuroHPC JU and AI Factories pillar: call to be launched in September 2024

The EuroHPC JU had amended its Work Programme to incorporate the AI Factories pillar and published information about the upcoming call which will be launched early September 2024.

The call will include two tracks: (i) AI Factory with an upgraded AI-optimised Supercomputer and new AI-optimised Supercomputer, and (ii) AI Factories for existing HPC Centres

The Union’s financial contribution to the EuroHPC JU for acquiring new or upgraded AI EuroHPC supercomputers is estimated at EUR 400 million in 2024 (Digital Europe Programme funds).

For the establishment and operation of AI Factories, as well as the development and deployment of advanced experimental AI-optimised supercomputing platforms, the Union’s total financial contribution is estimated at a maximum of EUR 180 million (Horizon Europe funds).

The call shall be permanently open until 31 December 2025, with the first cut-off date on 1 November 2024 and subsequent ones every three months.

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BDVA is a private member of the EuroHPC JU, representing the role of user industries and research on data and AI, very active Industrial AI and Data-driven AI, and in the EU Data Space landscape. Our association is committed to collaborating with the European Commission, the EuroHPC JU and the future hosting organisations to support the implementation of the AI factories, especially in specific challenges like the connection of AI Factories with data spaces (dedicated session during the European Big Data Value Forum 2024: https://european-big-data-value-forum.eu/2024-edition/programme/), foster their adoption by industry and link with other communities.