EuroHPC JU

Objectif

The 2025 Work Programme will follow the seven pillars of actions which are the following : AI Factories, Infrastructure, Applications, International cooperation, Federation and hyper-connectivity, Skills and usage, Technology.

Since most actions are ongoing over more than one year, this work programme introduces the Calls to be launched in 2025. In 2025, the JU will also launch calls that were committed in 2024 and due to changes in priorities linked to the amendment of the EuroHPC Regulation will be launched from 2025 onwards.

AI Factories calls will be continuously open until 31st December 2025, with pre-defined cut-off dates that will trigger the evaluation of the applications submitted up to each respective cut-off date or until the depletion of available funds. Cut off-dates will be on 1 February 2025, 2 May 2025 and subsequently every 3 months with last cut-off date being the 31st of December 2025, or until the available budget runs off.

Other calls deadlines are to be published soon.

Critères d'éligibilité

For all activities implemented by the EuroHPC JU that are funded from the Horizon Europe (HE) budget, the Governing Board may decide to limit in the calls for proposals the eligibility of participants according to Horizon Europe Article 22(5).

For all activities implemented by the EuroHPC JU that are funded from the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) budget, the Governing Board may decide to limit in the calls for proposals or procurements the eligibility of participants according to Digital Europe Articles 12(6) and 18(4).

For all activities implemented by the EuroHPC JU that are funded from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) budget, the Governing Board may decide to limit in the calls for proposals or procurements the eligibility of participants according to Connecting Europe Facility Article 11(4).

Technologies clés

2025 Calls

AI Factories pillar :
- AI-optimised and upgraded EuroHPC supercomputers
- AI Factory Grant
- Networking of AI Factories
- AI Factories Sovereign Cloud and edge-cloud bridges

Technology pillar:
- Quantum Enhanced ML
- Post-exascale computing

Applications pillar :
- Centres of Excellence
- Workflows and Services for new Computing Environments
- Code reengineering in new HPC/AI environments - HPC for AI/AI for HPC

Competences and Skills pillar :
- National Competence Centres
- CSA NCC Coordination
- EuroHPC Summit 2026
- User Day 2025

International cooperation pillar :
- CSA Collaboration with third countries on AI Factories and HPC/AI (TPC)
- CSA Collaboration HPC with third countries (e.g.: Latin America)
- International HPC Summer School

Typologie de consortium

These seven pillars are the following:
- Infrastructure Pillar: This pillar is all about building the backbone of our high-tech computing world: supercomputers, quantum computers, and data infrastructure that's not just powerful, but also secure and hyper-connected. This pillar is not just about building the infrastructure, but also promoting its usage, so that it is put to good use.
- Federation Pillar: EuroHPC JU will join together all the EuroHPC supercomputers, quantum computers, and data resources across the EU. It will build a tailor-made platform ensuring easier access for researchers, businesses (including small and medium-sized enterprises), and the public sector.
- Technology Pillar: This pillar involves developing European cutting-edge novel hardware components and their respective software stack and integrating them into new computing systems to strengthen Europe's strategic independence in this sector.
- Applications Pillar: This pillar is about developing and optimising applications and codes that can harness the power of our supercomputers. EuroHPC JU is supporting scientists, industries, and the public sector to create software that can tackle complex problems, from scientific simulations to big data analytics.
- Usage and Skills Pillar: A strong European HPC industry is not just about building technology; it’s also the community around it. This pillar focuses on developing the skills and knowledge needed to make the most of supercomputing and quantum computing by supporting national competence centres and investing in education and training initiatives, which will help foster a skilled workforce that can lead Europe's digital transformation.
- International Cooperation Pillar: EuroHPC JU extends its reach beyond Europe through this pillar. This pillar enables EuroHPC JU to collaborate with global partners to address shared challenges through supercomputing. This approach allows Europe to contribute to solving global issues while fostering close ties with international partners.
- Artificial Intelligence Factory Pillar: Last but not least, EuroHPC JU will develop a tailor-made environment for AI innovation through this pillar. Ensuring that existing supercomputers are upgraded for AI capabilities and building new resources tailored to tackle AI problems, ensuring that Europe is at the forefront of the AI revolution.

Maximum EU contributions vary from one call to another, within the range of 1M to 357M per call. Funding rates go from 50% (in France, BPI covers 35% to 50% of the remaining costs) to 100%.