HPC and AI: New call for projects to boost innovation

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.

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.

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:

1. Arificial 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Information webinar on 15 May

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 1. to 18 June 2025 in a first phase.

In a second phase, from 21 July to 17 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 15 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.