Project description
Building a trusted AI ecosystem in Europe
Quantum technology, data, and AI are crucial for advancing research and innovation. To reinforce Europe’s position in these fields, supportive policies must be implemented. Luxembourg is a leader in innovation and high-performance computing (HPC). The EU-funded L-AIF project is behind Luxembourg’s AI factory initiative in establishing a secure and trusted infrastructure for AI development, backed by an AI-optimised supercomputer throughout Europe. The project will provide end-to-end AI services, understand and overcome current key challenges affecting AI adopters, and restricting cross-border collaboration. It will also provide access to a secure supercomputing platform, tailored solutions, and support for novel start-ups and SMEs.
Objective
"Luxembourg, a key player in EuroHPC, is leading Europe in high-performance computing (HPC). Its AI Factory initiative aims to establish a secure, trusted infrastructure for AI development, supported by the AI-optimised supercomputer ""MeluXina-AI."" This supercomputer, with over 2100 GPU-AI accelerators, is designed to train and fine-tune AI models and integrate seamlessly with other AI Factories across Europe.
Luxembourg's strategy, as outlined in its coalition agreement ""Strengthening Luxembourg for the Future"" (12/2023), focuses on AI, data, and quantum technologies. The government is committed to fostering an agile, trustworthy AI ecosystem involving national and international cooperation.
The Luxembourg AI Factory (L-AIF) will provide end-to-end AI services, addressing key challenges for AI adopters and promoting cross-border collaboration. Its unique value proposition includes tailored solutions for start-ups and SMEs, a secure supercomputing platform, high-quality data sets, and comprehensive financial instruments. The L-AIF will focus on sectors like Finance, Space, Cybersecurity, and the Green Economy, leveraging local AI stakeholders and public research expertise.
The L-AIF initiative is supported by a consortium of five members: LuxProvide, Luxinnovation, LNDS, LIST, and the University of Luxembourg. These entities will implement and operate the AI infrastructure, engage with private-sector companies, facilitate data access, conduct AI research, and support skill development. Their combined efforts will drive Luxembourg's digital transformation and contribute to Europe's competitive AI landscape
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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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7795 Bissen
Luxembourg
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