This project includes the development of a new supercomputing system through the procurement of new hardware and infrastructure. The action forms part of the strategy to strengthen the country's public digital infrastructure through the Recovery Fund, as set out in the Digital Transformation 2020-2025 Paper. It will be implemented in the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan "Greece 2.0" with funding from the European Union - Next Generation EU.
Name in original language
ΔΑΙΔΑΛΟΣ υπερ-υπολογιστής
Initiative overview
The new supercomputing system, capable of executing more than 60 petaflops or 60 million billion calculations per second (aggregated performance), will drive European innovation and support scientific advancements. It will enable new applications across a wide range of fields including engineering, chemistry and health sciences. DAEDALUS supercomputer will be available to serve a wide range of users, no matter where in Europe they are located, in the scientific community, industry and the public sector. Access to the computing resources of the new machine will be jointly managed by theEuroHPCJU and the DAEDALUS consortium in proportion to their investment.The system will be managed and operated by GRNET S.A. The National Infrastructures for Research and Technology, in Athens, Greece, operating under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance. It will be installed in the new data centre located in the building of the former Power Station of the Lavrion Technological Cultural Park of the National Technical University of Athens. The total investment for Daedalus, including the infrastructural modifications of its host building, is valued at approximately 50 million. The funding comprises resources from Greece's National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0, supported by the European Union's NextGenerationEU initiative, alongside contributions from the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU).This initiative underlines the government's strategy to enhance Greece's public digital infrastructure, which forms part of its broader Digital Transformation Plan for 2020-2025. One of Daedalus's core objectives is to support an array of complex research activities. The supercomputer's hybrid architecture, combining high-density CPUs and accelerator units, is optimized for diverse applications spanning artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and big data analytics. Its capabilities will facilitate advancements in natural language requests, personalized medicine, spatial planning, fire protection and disaster response as well as smart mobility and autonomous vehicle technology.For scientists in computational fields such as chemistry, physics, and biology, the supercomputer offers unprecedented resources to expedite research cycles, simulate complex phenomena, and conduct large-scale experiments previously constrained by limited computational power.The installation of Daedalus marks a significant step forward for Greece's digital strategy. By hosting one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers, the nation is poised to enhance its competitive edge in scientific research and technological development. This strategic initiative sets the stage for Greece to emerge as a leader in high-performance computing, securing its place in the rapidly evolving landscape of global technology.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Digital Governance
