Luxembourg Launches Call for Projects for High-Performance Computing, AI
On Wednesday, 30 April 2025, Luxembourg’s Ministry of the Economy, in collaboration with the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) and Luxinnovation, initiated a significant call for projects aimed at promoting innovation in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI).
In a detailed press release, the Ministry highlighted that this initiative seeks to spur progress among companies and public research institutions engaged in these fields. The core objective is to expedite the assimilation of AI and HPC technologies within Luxembourg’s ecosystem, fostering an innovative atmosphere that propels the country forward in these cutting-edge sectors.
The Ministry elucidated that the call for projects is specifically designed for private sector entities with robust R&D capabilities yet a lack of in-house AI and HPC expertise. By promoting partnerships between the public research sector and industry, this initiative aims to assist these companies in discovering, adopting, and integrating state-of-the-art AI and HPC technologies, thereby catalyzing innovation and enhancing long-term competitiveness.
A strategic priority for the FNR is leveraging public research as a competitive edge, allowing researchers to engage in high-impact strategies alongside pioneering private sector players. The overarching goal is to elevate awareness regarding AI and HPC usage in corporate R&D activities, ensuring a sustainable transition towards a dynamic and well-rounded ecosystem.
According to the Ministry, fostering disruptive innovations, encouraging widespread digital technology adoption, and nurturing a collaborative ecosystem are pivotal priorities. These strategies support technology and knowledge transfer among private and public entities and align with the government’s pursuit of accelerating digital sovereignty. AI and HPC are deemed the technological pillars underpinning these national ambitions.
This joint call for projects is accompanied by an array of dedicated aid schemes, proffered by the Ministry of the Economy, to accommodate the varying levels of AI and HPC expertise among private actors. This initiative intends to:
- Encourage innovation and sustainable value creation through robust partnerships between public research institutions and the industry in AI and HPC.
- Enhance companies’ expertise in AI models, enabling precision and deployment for pertinent use cases and in HPC applications, crucially augmenting capabilities in complex computations such as modelling, simulation, data analysis, and machine learning.
- Foster innovative projects that contribute to Luxembourg’s economic development, aligning with national strategic priorities.
- Increase Luxembourg’s appeal as an innovation hub, driven by cutting-edge research in AI and HPC.
- Provide funding for high-quality, impactful R&D projects that tackle significant challenges, deliver novel solutions, and demonstrate clear benefits from AI and HPC integration.
Call Topics
This joint call emphasizes R&D initiatives in AI and HPC, particularly focusing on these application areas:
- AI for Industry and Scientific Innovation: Aimed at refining industrial processes, enabling scientific breakthroughs, and crafting intelligent systems that drive innovation. Key areas include machine learning, automation, and intelligent decision-support systems.
- HPC for Advanced Simulations and Data Processing: Targets the utilization of high-performance computing for large-scale simulations, big data analysis, and advanced predictive modelling across various fields such as engineering and environmental science.
- Cross-Domain Projects Combining AI and HPC: Focuses on developing integrated solutions that leverage HPC infrastructure to enhance large-scale AI models, supporting advanced analytics and real-time decision-making in complex, data-intensive scenarios.
During the first phase, from Friday, 1 May to Wednesday, 18 June 2025, interested companies and parties can submit their project outlines at: https://research-industry-collaboration.lu/calls/joint-call-ai-hpc-2025.
In the subsequent phase, from Monday, 21 July to Wednesday, 17 September 2025, full project proposals (FPP) should be submitted by each participant—either to the Ministry of the Economy for companies or to FNR via their Grant system for accredited research organizations.
A webinar aimed at presenting the objectives of this joint call, along with guidance on preparing applications, will be held on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at 11:00. This session will conclude with a Q&A segment to address any queries. For more information and to register, visit https://joint-calls.research-industry-collaboration.lu/joint-call-high-performance-computing.
This invitation for projects heralds Luxembourg’s continued commitment to positioning itself as a leader in technological innovation by leveraging HPC and AI, fostering an ecosystem where research translates into impactful solutions, and further enhancing the nation’s digital sovereignty.
