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Launch of a new call for projects to boost innovation in the fields of High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence
The Ministry of the Economy and the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), together with Luxinnovation, are launching a new joint call for projects in the fields of high-performance computing (HPC) and/or artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative aims to support companies and public research institutions working on projects in these domains.
The goal is to accelerate the adoption of AI and/or HPC within Luxembourg's ecosystem.
This call for projects primarily targets private-sector stakeholders with strong R&D capabilities but limited in-house experience in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). By encouraging collaborations between public research and industry, the objective of the call is to support these companies in exploring, adopting, and integrating cutting-edge AI and HPC technologies into their operations, thereby accelerating innovation and boosting long-term competitiveness.
It is also a strategic priority of the FNR to turn public research into a competitive advantage for Luxembourg and to give researchers the opportunity to pursue high-impact research strategies while working with the most innovative private actors. The aim is to raise general awareness of the use of AI and HPC in companies' R&D activities and to support a sustainable evolution towards a relevant and well-developed ecosystem.
The development of disruptive innovations along with the broader adoption of digital technologies and the fostering of a collaborative ecosystem, supporting technology and knowledge transfer among private and public actors, are key priorities of the government's strategy to accelerate digital sovereignty. AI and HPC are the technological backbone of the national ambitions.
This joint call for projects will be accompanied by a dedicated portfolio of aid schemes offered by the Ministry of the Economy, which takes into account the varying levels of AI and HPC expertise among private actors.
Objectives
The HPC-AI Joint Call aims to:
- Foster innovation and sustainable value creation by stimulating strong partnerships between public research institutions and the industry in the field of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
- Strengthen the company's expertise in:
- AI models, enabling their fine-tuning and deployment for relevant use cases.
- HPC applications, enhancing capabilities in complex computations such as modelling and simulation, quantum simulation via emulators, data analysis, virtual testing, machine learning, and AI, ultimately leveraging the long-term opportunities these technologies offer.
- Encourage the implementation of innovative projects that contribute to the development of Luxembourg's economic landscape and are in line with national strategic priorities.
- Enhance the attractiveness of Luxembourg as an innovation hub based on advanced technological research in AI and HPC.
- Fund high-quality, impactful R&D projects that address major challenges, deliver new or improved solutions, and clearly demonstrate the benefits of AI and HPC integration for industry and society.
Call topics
This joint call focuses on R&D initiatives in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC), with particular emphasis on the following application areas:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Industry and Scientific Innovation aims to improve industrial processes, enable scientific breakthroughs, and create intelligent systems that drive innovation. It includes machine learning, automation, and intelligent decision-support systems.
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) for Advanced Simulations and Data Processing targets the use of high-performance computing to conduct large-scale simulations, analyse big data, and enable advanced predictive modelling across fields like engineering and environmental science.
- Cross-Domain Projects Combining AI and HPC promote integrated solutions that leverage HPC infrastructure to power large-scale AI models, enabling advanced analytics, optimization, and real-time decision-making for complex, data-intensive challenges.
Eligibility criteria and further information about the joint call can be found here.
To facilitate the emergence of projects and to support interested actors in their efforts, Luxinnovation, the national agency for the promotion of innovation, has set up an online platform where companies and public research actors are invited to submit their project outline from 1st of May to 18th of June 2025 in a first phase.
In a second phase, from 21st of July to 17th of September, full project proposal (FPP) must then be submitted by each project participant either to the Ministry of the Economy (Myguichet platform) for companies and to FNR (FNR Grant system) for accredited research organisations.
A webinar will be organised on 15th of May. It will present the objectives of the Joint Call AI – HPC as well as the process of preparing applications, followed by a Q&A session. Information and registration: https://joint-calls.research-industry-collaboration.lu/joint-call-high-performance-computing
Press release by the Ministry of the Economy / Luxinnovation / Luxembourg National Research Fund