EU launches €30 billion tender to build seven AI super-computing hubs
The European Commission has opened a €30 billion call for proposals to fund seven AI gigafactories, with €10 billion from the EU and member states and €20 billion from private investors.
The European Commission announced a €30 billion programme to create seven AI gigafactories, combining €10 billion of public money from the EU and its members with €20 billion of private capital. The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking will collect and allocate the funds, targeting consortia that include technology firms, cloud operators, public entities and investors. AMD, Nvidia and Qualcomm have signed letters of intent to provide chips for the ventures.
Officials say the facilities will deliver advanced AI processors, software stacks, high-speed links and energy-efficient data centres, helping the bloc achieve computing independence and triple its data-centre capacity by 2033. The move responds to the EU’s current dependence on US and Chinese tech and aims to safeguard data sovereignty while adhering to EU standards on safety, security and ethics. Bids close on 12 November, with disbursements beginning in early 2027.
Why it matters
The plan seeks to secure Europe's AI infrastructure and reduce reliance on foreign technology providers.
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