AI compute evaluation and deployment platform for EU infrastructure
Summary
Topic DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-AI-GFP under the Digital Europe programme aims to establish a common EU evaluation platform for AI chips and racks, with transparent KPIs, workloads and benchmark reports for Chips JU selection and procurement decisions. Expected outcomes also include first pilot deployments of European AI compute systems validated for EU sovereign partitions of AI infrastructure, and structured buyer-supplier collaboration to support deployment, integration and optimisation of European solutions. The topic aims to strengthen EU demand for European AI chips and racks and EU technological sovereignty across the AI compute stack for European datacentres.
The submission deadline is 1 December 2026. The source does not verify the closing time or time zone; check the official call page for those details. Applications are submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders portal. Applicants from Cyprus may apply as applicants from an EU member state, subject to the eligibility conditions of the specific call.
- Deadline extended from 27 Oct 2026 to 1 Dec 2026.Confirm closing time in the official notice.
How to apply
This funding topic aims to establish a common European evaluation platform and pilot the deployment of European AI compute systems. Applications from Cyprus are open subject to the eligibility conditions of the call.
- Submit the application through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by 27 October 2026, 00:00 UTC.
- Applicants from Cyprus, as an EU Member State, subject to the eligibility conditions of the specific call.
- How to apply
- Online
This guide is compiled from public information and is unofficial. Check the official page for the current requirements.
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Original text
AI compute evaluation and deployment platform for EU infrastructure EU programme: Digital Europe Call topic: DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-AI-GFP Submission deadline date: 2026-12-01 (date only; the search API does not verify a closing time. Check the official call page for the clock and timezone; do not infer midnight.) Applications are submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders portal. Open to applicants from Cyprus as an EU member state, subject to each call's eligibility conditions. Expected Outcome: The expected outcomes of this topic are : A common EU evaluation platform for AI chips and racks, with transparent KPIs, workloads and benchmark reports used for Chips JU selection and procurement decisions. First pilot deployments of European AI compute systems validated for EU sovereign partitions of AI infrastructure. Structured collaboration between buyers and suppliers, supporting deployment, integration and optimisation of European AI compute solutions. Stronger EU demand for European AI chips and racks, helping to create a market for deployment-ready solutions. Increased EU technological sovereignty across the AI compute stack for European datacentres.