Project description
Democratising AI with supercomputing in Greece
AI is being used across numerous sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, energy and education. As applications grow more complex, advanced AI tools are in increased demand. However, access to efficient AI technologies is limited due to high operational and maintenance costs. In this context, the EU-funded Pharos project aims to create an EU AI factory in Greece, powered by the Daedalus pre-exascale supercomputer. The aim is to democratise AI access for start-ups, SMEs, researchers and public institutions, focusing on health, sustainability and other key societal challenges. It will also offer upskilling opportunities and high-quality datasets and foster European-wide collaboration and innovation.
Objective
"""Pharos: The Greek AI Factory for Accelerating AI Innovation,"" aims to establish an EU AI Factory in Greece, strategically leveraging the pre-exascale supercomputer ""Daedalus"" to accelerate AI innovation. This initiative aims to democratize AI by providing resources and tools accessible to various end-users, focusing on startups and SMEs. By focusing on key societal challenges in Health, Culture & Language, and Sustainability, Pharos will drive trustworthy AI solutions that address critical needs.
Key features include comprehensive support encompassing upskilling programs, access to high-quality datasets, cutting-edge AI model training capabilities, and dedicated business innovation support. Seamless integration with the powerful Daedalus supercomputer will unlock advanced AI applications, enabling breakthroughs in areas such as predictive analytics for chronic diseases and personalized patient care, cultural heritage and language preservation and promotion, renewable energy and resource management. A strong emphasis on trustworthy AI development ensures that Pharos prioritizes data privacy, security, and ethical considerations throughout the entire AI lifecycle.
Furthermore, as an EU AI Factory that will be part of a wider network, Pharos will establish concrete networking and collaboration avenues with other EU initiatives (EDIHs, Data Spaces, NCCs, DeployAI, other AI Factories), contributing to a cross-border AI innovation ecosystem. Pharos represents Greece’s commitment to pioneering in the HPC-powered AI field, with a vision to become a key contributor to ethical and responsible AI use in Europe. By aligning with EuroHPC's strategic goals, Pharos aims to contribute significantly to Europe’s AI landscape, fostering innovation, sustainability, and digital sovereignty."
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Programme(s)
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HORIZON.2.4 - Digital, Industry and Space
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HORIZON.2.4.7 - Advanced Computing and Big Data
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HORIZON.2.4.5 - Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
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HORIZON-JU-RIA - HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2025-AI-01-IBA
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11 523 ATHINA
Greece
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