BSC Barcelona Supercomputing Center / National Supercomputing Center, will lead one of the Seven European AI Factories to Drive Development and Business Ecosystem
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) has become one of the key pillars for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe, having been selected to host one of the seven European AI
Factories. This project is part of a broader European Union initiative aimed at accelerating technological development and the adoption of AI across the continent's business landscape.Objectives of AI at BSC:
- Advancing AI Research: Push the boundaries of AI by supporting cutting-edge research and developing new AI algorithms and models.
Fostering AI Integration in Business: Facilitate the adoption of AI technologies in various industries, enhancing productivity and fostering innovation.
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Building a Strong AI Ecosystem: Create a collaborative environment between academia, research institutions, and the private sector to advance AI technologies and applications.
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Developing High-Performance Computing Infrastructure: Leverage BSC’s supercomputing power to provide the necessary computational resources for AI research, training, and model development.
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Supporting the Digital Transformation of European Industry: Encourage and enable companies, especially SMEs, to adopt AI solutions to remain competitive on a global scale.
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Promoting AI Talent Development: Train and support the next generation of AI experts and researchers, ensuring a sustainable and skilled workforce for the future of AI.
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Ensuring Ethical AI Development: Promote and implement ethical AI practices, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in the development and deployment of AI technologies.
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Fostering Innovation: The primary goal is to facilitate the creation and scalability of AI-focused startups and SMEs, providing them with access to supercomputing resources, data, and technical expertise.
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Public-Private Collaboration: Designed to promote collaboration between the public and private sectors, creating an ecosystem where companies can test and develop AI applications with the support of BSC's infrastructure and expertise.
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Training and Talent: In addition to technology, the initiative aims to nurture talent through continuous education and training programs in AI, ensuring a skilled workforce for the future demands of the sector.
Expected Impact:
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Transformation of the Business Ecosystem: By facilitating access to advanced supercomputing and data resources, BSC will contribute to accelerating the development of AI innovations, especially in startups and SMEs, strengthening Europe's business ecosystem and increasing global competitiveness.
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Scientific and Technological Advancements: The creation of one of the Seven European AI Factories will enable the development and application of advanced solutions to solve complex scientific and technological challenges, ranging from medicine to energy, promoting faster progress across various disciplines.
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Employment Growth and Training: The collaboration and investment in training specialized AI talent will contribute to the growth of highly skilled employment, providing professionals and future generations with the tools necessary to adapt and thrive in the digital economy.
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Strengthening International Collaboration: The initiative will also facilitate greater international collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence, allowing Europe to remain at the forefront of technological innovation globally and fostering continuous knowledge and resource exchange between institutions, businesses, and governments.
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Sustainability and Efficiency: As AI is applied in industrial sectors, sustainability and operational efficiency will significantly improve, reducing environmental impact and promoting the development of more sustainable solutions in the long term.
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Economic: It is expected that this push for AI will generate economic growth by creating new business opportunities and improving the competitiveness of European companies in the global market.
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Technological: Through this initiative, Europe is expected to strengthen its position in AI research and application, reducing dependence on external technologies and establishing its own standards.
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Social: By democratizing access to AI, the goal is for its benefits to reach more sectors of society, including health, the environment, and public administration.
Linking with the European Digital Ecosystem
The AI Factory at BSC will not only serve as a center of technical excellence but also as a key node in the European digital network, promoting interoperability, data sharing, and the development of common policies around AI.
With the establishment of one of the seven European AI Factories, BSC positions itself as a leader in driving artificial intelligence, not only in Spain but also across Europe. This initiative emphasizes the importance of collaboration, innovation, and education as pillars for the sustainable and competitive development of AI technology in Europe, promising a future where AI is accessible to all and serves to improve quality of life and business efficiency.
Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS)
Plaça d'Eusebi Güell, 1-3
08034 - Barcelona
Spain
Teléfono: 934 137 716
BSC-CNS https://www.bsc.es
The Supercomputing Center was created on April 1, 2005. BSC-CNS refers to the supercomputer Mare Nostrum, which, at the time of its launch, was the most powerful computer in Europe. Mare Nostrum has undergone several updates since then, over the years to enhance its power. The updates took place in 2006, 2013, and 2017.
The BSC-CNS's main mission is to serve as an advanced research infrastructure, providing high-performance supercomputing resources to both national and international scientific communities. Its goal is to drive science and engineering through high-performance computing (HPC), facilitating discoveries in areas such as biomedicine, meteorology, and engineering.
Infrastructure and Technology
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MareNostrum: It currently has computing and processing power that enables operations at speeds unimaginable for conventional computers. Over time, the BSC has been updated in terms of power and efficiency.
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Research and Development: The center not only offers computational capabilities but also conducts research in areas such as computing, life sciences, earth sciences, and computational sciences. This includes everything from protein simulations to global climate models.
Collaborations and Projects
The BSC-CNS is a meeting point for international collaborations, participating in numerous European Union projects and working alongside universities, companies, and other research centers. One of the most prominent projects is the Human Brain Project, where the BSC contributes with its expertise in computational simulation to understand the human brain.
Education and Innovation
In addition to its focus on research, the BSC-CNS is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and engineers in supercomputing technologies. It offers training programs, master's degrees, and PhDs, as well as access to its facilities for students and professors working on innovative projects.
Social and Economic Impact
The center not only drives scientific progress but also has a significant economic impact, attracting talent and investment to Barcelona and fostering the creation of startups and technology companies that benefit from the technologies and knowledge developed at the BSC.
Looking toward the future, the BSC-CNS plans to continue expanding its capabilities, integrating emerging technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence, ensuring it remains a global reference center in supercomputing. The Barcelona Supercomputing Center is not just a high-performance computing center; it is a hub of innovation that propels science and technology to new frontiers, demonstrating the power of collaboration between academic research, technological development, and practical application in industry and society.
