Nvidia GPUs earmarked for Móra AI supercomputing hub as Sabadell forms new Catalan advisory council
Nvidia’s latest GPU models will power the proposed AI gigafactory in Móra la Nova, while Banco Sabadell creates a Catalan territorial advisory council of local business leaders.
The Móra la Nova AI supercomputing centre plans to equip its data centre with Nvidia’s cutting-edge GPU chips, following negotiations by project leader Francesc Fajula at the Nvidia GTC 2026 conference in Berlin. The venture, which seeks EU selection among a handful of gigafactories, is financed by a mix of private capital from firms such as Telefónica, Santander, ACS and Multiverse Computing, alongside contributions from the Spanish state and a small stake from the Generalitat.
In parallel, Banco Sabadell’s chief Josep Oliu launched a “Consejo consultivo territorial de Catalunya,” inviting senior Catalan executives—including Pau Relat, Eloi Planes, Helena Guardans, Jordi Gallés and others—to advise the bank and reinforce its regional network after repelling a hostile offer from BBVA. The council is chaired by Xavier Comerma and is intended to deepen collaboration with the Catalan business elite.
Why it matters
The project could boost Spain’s AI infrastructure and jobs, while Sabadell’s council signals a shift toward stronger regional corporate alliances.
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- Sep 24 Chinese firms have moved from exploring to setting up joint electric‑car assembly projects in Graz.
- Oct 7 European Commission trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will meet Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Beijing to discuss limiting Chinese exports to the EU.
- Oct 9 The Chinese commerce ministry dismissed import‑quota proposals and opened an anti‑dumping probe into EU‑origin PVC ahead of the talks.
- Oct 17 Nvidia chief Jen-Hsun Huang said Germany is falling behind in technology while unveiling the RTX Spark laptop chip in Berlin.
- Oct 18 Volkswagen intends to keep salaries unchanged for a large portion of its worldwide workforce until 2030, potentially cutting earnings by around ten percent.
- Oct 19 The spokesperson said upcoming negotiations will focus on internal agreements.
- Oct 20 Huang shifted from criticizing Germany’s tech lag to urging broader AI adoption and private investment.
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