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Germany is setting new standards in high-performance computing for AI!
Find out everything about high-performance computing at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, upcoming web seminars and AI developments.
Germany is setting new standards in high-performance computing for AI!
On March 24, 2025, the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) announced that a total of 15 million euros would be made available to expand AI resources at the National High Performance Computing (NHR). This investment aims to further strengthen the infrastructure for high-performance computing (HPC) in Germany and meet the requirements of research and industry. At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important, powerful computing resources are essential.
The NHR promotes access to high-performance computers for scientists at various research institutions in Germany. In this context, the Gauss Center for Supercomputing (GCS) also supports the implementation of basic HPC applications. The computing resources are available in twelve HPC centers and are accessible free of charge to authorized scientists. This enables broad use of HPC technologies for innovative AI projects.
Offers for scientists
An important component of the NHR program is a weekly web seminar, which was first offered in October 2023. This web seminar is aimed specifically at scientists who need computing time for their AI projects. There is an introduction to supercomputer architecture as well as valuable information about applying for computing time.
The next date for the web seminar is scheduled for March 20, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition, there is an open Q&A Café every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. where experts are ready to answer questions about the use of HPC resources. These sessions cover topics such as hyperparameter optimization and specific applications of AI and supercomputing.
Integration with national and European initiatives
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) plays a central role in expanding the computer infrastructure in Germany. The “High-Performance Computing for the Digital Age” program is intended to cover the growing need for computing power for science and research. The plan is to offer the best and most advanced computing technologies that are both energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.
An outstanding example of this progress is the supercomputer JUPITER, which is scheduled to become operational in May 2025 and will be Europe's most powerful supercomputer. Scientists can also take part in a competition to develop the best generative AI models, with the submission period for project proposals running from January 17th to March 17th, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CET.
Computing power in Germany is structured hierarchically, with three levels: the three most powerful data centers under the Gauss Center for Supercomputing e.V. (GCS), twelve supra-regional HPC centers as part of the National High Performance Computing (NHR) and regional systems at university locations. This robust infrastructure enables efficient use of high-performance computing for a variety of research applications.
In addition, the BMBF has initiated an action plan to improve AI computing infrastructures in order to strengthen the digital and technological sovereignty of Germany and the EU. These initiatives make it clear that high-performance computing is of crucial relevance not only for large companies, but also for smaller research institutions.
More information about developments in the field of high-performance computing can be found in the corresponding articles from FAU, NHR as well as BMBF.