Filenews 13 October 2025
The European Commission has today announced the launch of AI Factories Antennas in seven Member States, including Cyprus.
The Member States mentioned in the Commission's communication are Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta and Slovakia. In addition, partner countries such as Iceland, Moldova, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, North Macedonia and Serbia will host such centres.
According to the Commission's announcement, these new centers will work closely with existing AI Factories, offering national AI communities secure remote access to cutting-edge supercomputers, optimized for AI applications. Fully integrated into the ecosystem of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking EuroHPC, the centres aim to expand access to AI talent, infrastructure and innovation across Europe.
Last Friday, the Commission also announced a major expansion of the European AI infrastructure, adding six new AI Factories to the existing network, bringing the total to 19 centres in 16 Member States.
During her visit to the Western Balkans, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today announced the new centres in Serbia and North Macedonia, providing companies in the region with access to the European AI infrastructure.
Today's Communication is part of the Commission's AI Continent Action Plan and complements the EU's investments in future AI Gigafactories – large-scale facilities dedicated to the development and training of advanced AI models and systems. At the same time, it aligns with the Apply AI Strategy, which aims to accelerate the adoption of AI in the European economy and public sector.
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