Portugal Allocates €20M for Supercomputing and AI Infrastructure (eco.sapo.pt)

• €20 million investment in specialized AI computing capacity
• Funding focused on Deucalion and MareNostrum projects
• Strategic initiative led by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)

"The Portuguese government has approved nearly €20 million in funding to bolster supercomputing and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Managed by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), the expenditure is directed toward two major strategic projects: the Deucalion supercomputer and the MareNostrum supercomputer. This investment aims to provide specialized computing power necessary for advanced AI research and processing, aligning with broader European goals for digital autonomy and high-performance computing (HPC) excellence."