AI Factory
AI Factories: Building Europe’s Trusted AI Infrastructure
The AI Factories initiative is a strategic programme launched by the European Commission and the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking to support the development of a secure, sovereign and competitive AI ecosystem across the European Union. These Factories are designed to cover the full lifecycle of artificial intelligence, from research and experimentation to training, deployment and scaling, with a strong focus on trust, data protection and cross-border cooperation.
On 10 December 2024, the European Commission announced the selection of the first seven AI Factories, each based in a European centre of excellence for computing and digital innovation. Supported by a combined €1.5 billion in European and national investment, these Factories will act as operational hubs for AI development across the continent.
Each AI Factory brings together high-performance computing infrastructure, secure access to high-quality datasets, and a range of services tailored to public and private users. Together, they form a federated network that reinforces Europe’s digital autonomy and strengthens its leadership in trustworthy, human-centric AI.
The Luxembourg AI Factory – A National Ecosystem for Trusted AI
Luxembourg was selected as one of the first seven host countries for an AI Factory, reflecting the country’s leadership in secure digital infrastructure, responsible data governance and collaborative innovation. The Luxembourg AI Factory is co-led by the Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and implemented by a national consortium focused on making AI development more accessible, ethical and impactful.
At its core is MeluXina-AI, a new supercomputer operated by LuxProvide and designed specifically for AI workloads. It provides sovereign, high-performance computing capacity for training large models, processing complex datasets and supporting experimentation at scale.
But the Luxembourg AI Factory extends far beyond infrastructure. It provides a complete environment for AI innovation, combining computing resources with expert support and a strong national ecosystem.
Services include:
- Onboarding and technical assistance for AI users
- Secure access to high-quality datasets, managed in compliance with EU data rules
- MLOps environments for model lifecycle management
- Training, upskilling and user support
Dedicated pathways for SMEs and start-ups
The Factory prioritises sectors where Luxembourg has both strategic interest and a strong operational base:
FINANCE
SPACE
GREEN ECONOMY
CYBERSECURITY
National Consortium
The Luxembourg AI Factory is implemented by a national consortium composed of:
- LuxProvide
- Luxinnovation
- Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS)
- University of Luxembourg
- Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
With the support of the Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research .
Associated Partners
In addition to the core consortium, the Luxembourg AI Factory is supported by a number of associated partners who contribute sectoral expertise, technical integration or access to relevant communities:
- Digital Learning Hub
- LHoFT (Luxembourg House of Financial Technology)
- Luxembourg Space Agency
- Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity
- Technoport
- Clarence (sovereign cloud operator)
- Major telecom operators in Luxembourg
These partners strengthen the Factory’s ability to address real-world needs across sectors and reinforce Luxembourg’s positioning as a trusted AI hub in Europe.