Project description
Enhancing Sweden’s position in the European AI environment
Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered academia, industry, and public sectors across the EU. In Sweden, the EU-funded MIMER project will create an AI Factory to promote the adoption of AI in all three sectors, aligning with European and Swedish priorities. This hub will provide access to AI-optimised supercomputing resources and stimulate innovation in areas such as life sciences, materials science, and gaming. The Factory will help users define AI problems, organise data, select tools for model training, assess skills, and identify training needs. Collaborating with EuroHPC and other European AI initiatives, it will enable data sharing, ensure EU regulatory compliance, and enhance Sweden’s role in the European AI landscape.
Objective
The MIMER AI Innovation Factory proposal, led by Linköping University (LiU) and RISE, will establish a groundbreaking AI Factory in Sweden to accelerate the adoption of AI across academia, industry, and public sectors in alignment with Swedish and European strategic priorities. The AI Factory will serve as a collaborative hub, providing seamless access to AI-optimized supercomputing resources and promoting innovation in sectors such as life sciences, materials science, autonomous systems, and the gaming industry. We will offer support services to help users maximize the benefits of AI in HPC environments. Through structured onboarding, the Factory guides new users in framing AI problems, organizing data, and selecting tools for model training. A competency-based knowledge system also assists users, particularly those new to AI, in identifying skill levels and accessing relevant training.
RISE will lead the efforts in engaging SME users, providing tailored support and expertise to help them integrate AI into their operations, while LiU will focus on academic and research-based users. The training and workforce development are designed to address the increasing demand for AI skills, offering hands-on training, workshops, and events to support AI literacy and build a skilled workforce across Europe. By aligning with EuroHPC, we will engage in active partnerships with other European AI initiatives, supporting joint projects and data-sharing frameworks that ensure compliance with EU data privacy and AI regulations.
The factory will democratize access to advanced AI infrastructure and expertise. It will empower a broad range of users, including academia, SMEs, and industry leaders, to develop cutting-edge AI applications. By promoting innovation, enhancing productivity, and supporting sustainable AI practices, the Factory will position Sweden as a strong hub in the European AI ecosystem, driving scientific excellence, technological advancement, and economic growth.
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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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581 83 Linkoping
Sweden
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