Europe Launches €2.5 Million Post-Exascale Project With 23 Partners
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Updated · HPCwire · Jun 15
Europe Launches €2.5 Million Post-Exascale Project With 23 Partners
1 articles · Updated · HPCwire · Jun 15
Summary
SPE officially launched in Paris on June 10 after starting in April, bringing 23 European organizations together to draft a post-exascale computing roadmap through 2029.
The Horizon Europe-funded project targets the convergence of high-performance computing, AI and quantum systems, aiming to close research gaps while balancing performance, energy efficiency, software sustainability and technological sovereignty.
By September 2026, SPE plans to deliver an initial vision, then update the roadmap through policy papers, workshops, user forums and a Community of Practice spanning academia, industry, civil society and European institutions.
Inria coordinates the three-year effort with a €2.5 million EU contribution, positioning Europe to shape global discussions on advanced computing rather than react to them.
With US supercomputers setting benchmarks, will Europe’s roadmap prioritize homegrown hardware or a superior, unified software ecosystem?
Can Europe's strategy overcome the massive energy demands of post-exascale AI and quantum computing for sustainable sovereignty?
How will Europe’s plan ensure its innovations translate into market leadership against agile private sector competitors worldwide?
Securing Europe’s Future in Advanced Computing: The SPE Project and the Post-Exascale Era
Overview
Europe has launched the Strategy for Post Exascale (SPE) project to secure its leadership in advanced computing. Announced in June 2026, SPE is designed to ensure European priorities shape the global future of high-performance computing. By leveraging the International post-Exascale (InPEx.science) initiative, collaborating with key organizations, and participating in major international events, SPE fosters a collaborative environment that benefits all stakeholders. Through active engagement with the international community, the project aims to integrate European perspectives into future advanced computing strategies, positioning Europe to both influence and benefit from worldwide technological advancements.