AI compute evaluation and deployment platform for EU infrastructure
This call funds a shared EU platform to test and compare AI computer chips and server racks, and to pilot European AI systems in data centres. It is aimed at building demand for European-made AI hardware. The call text does not give a grant amount, and it does not clearly state who can apply, so check the full call for eligibility and partner rules.
Official call text
Expected Outcome:
The expected outcomes of this topic are :
A common EU evaluation platform for AI chips and racks, with transparent KPIs, workloads and benchmark reports used for Chips JU selection and procurement decisions.
First pilot deployments of European AI compute systems validated for EU sovereign partitions of AI infrastructure.
Structured collaboration between buyers and suppliers, supporting deployment, integration and optimisation of European AI compute solutions.
Stronger EU demand for European AI chips and racks, helping to create a market for deployment-ready solutions.
Increased EU technological sovereignty across the AI compute stack for European datacentres.