The Commission hopes to unlock at least €30bn in collective public and private funding.
The EU is pushing forward with its plans to become the “AI continent” with a fresh call for tenders to set up seven AI Gigafactories across the bloc.
The initiative is expected to help the EU develop advanced AI on its own infrastructure in line with its strict rules around model safety.
The Commission on Thursday (30 July) said it is setting aside $10bn in EU and national funding, and hopes to tap at least $20bn from the private sector.
Interested consortia or Special Purpose Vehicles have until 12 November to make their bid. Awards will be announced in early 2027, the EU authority said.
