EuroCC 3 strengthens the European network of National Competence Centres (NCCs) for High-Performance Computing (HPC), supporting the delivery of high-quality services across all participating countries. Building on the achievements of previous phases, EuroCC 3 focuses on consolidating and further enhancing the network by accelerating the uptake of HPC in Europe. In parallel, three new NCCs will be established, expanding the network and strengthening HPC capacity in additional countries.
Each NCC is officially mandated by its national authority to act as the national one-stop shop for HPC expertise, services, and training. Together, the NCCs identify and strengthen national competences in HPC and related technologies, foster collaboration across Europe, and facilitate access to national and European HPC resources.
The network serves a broad range of stakeholders – including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large industry, academia, research organisations, and public administrations – by providing training, consulting, technical support, and guidance on the effective adoption and use of HPC. Where appropriate and in coordination with national AI Factory structures, NCCs also support users whose applications combine HPC and artificial intelligence technologies.
Working in close collaboration with the Coordination and Support Action CASTIEL 3, EuroCC 3 promotes coordinated network development, knowledge exchange, and a coherent European presence through the HPC in Europe portal and the HPC Service Hub. By advancing digital skills, supporting innovation, and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, EuroCC 3 directly contributes to the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking’s “Widening Usage and Skills” pillar and to Europe’s broader digital transformation.
Who is on board?
EuroCC 3 brings together 36 National Competence Centres from EU Member States and Associated Countries and is coordinated by the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS), Germany.
Participating countries
Germany, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye.
European Fundind
EuroCC 3 has received funding from the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (JU) under Grant Agreement No. 101306701. The JU receives support from European Union‘s Digital Europe Programme and Germany, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, and Kosovo.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. Neither the European Union nor the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking can be held responsible for them.
Runtime
EuroCC 3: 01. 4. 2026 – 31. 3. 2029
Funding
Digital Europe, EuroHPC JU
Coordinator
University of Stuttgart, High-Performance Center Stuttgart (HLRS)
Contact
Dr. Bastian Koller
pcmo@hlrs.de
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HPC in Europe: Connecting Europe’s HPC community through one shared identity, one portal, and one vision
HPC in Europe is the common umbrella brand for Europe’s network of National Competence Centres (NCCs) and related European HPC initiatives. Bringing together partners across more than 36 countries, it strengthens a user-centred approach while creating a more connected and coherent European HPC ecosystem.
At the heart of this initiative is the HPC in Europe Portal – a central gateway providing access to HPC services, expertise, training, events, success stories, videos, podcasts, and other resources from across the network. By bringing together the activities of the NCCs and other EU-funded projects under a shared identity, the portal makes European HPC expertise easier to discover, access, and navigate.
This unified approach improves collaboration across initiatives, increases the visibility of national and European activities, and offers users a single-entry point to the European HPC landscape. Rather than navigating multiple disconnected websites and information sources, users can easily find the support, services, and opportunities they need in one place.
By connecting national efforts under a strong European identity, HPC in Europe enhances the reach, impact, and accessibility of the entire network – making high-performance computing more visible, more collaborative, and easier to engage with across Europe.
HPC in Europe Portal
The HPC in Europe Portal brings together information from National Competence Centres (NCCs), Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and other European HPC initiatives in a single platform. It provides easy access to a broad range of resources, including training courses, events, documents, videos, podcasts, and success stories. Whether you are an experienced HPC user or just getting started, the portal offers content tailored to different levels of expertise.
Beyond serving as a central information hub, the portal is designed to foster collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and showcase the achievements of EU-funded HPC initiatives. It enables users to discover services and expertise across national borders while providing European HPC initiatives with a common platform to increase the visibility and impact of their activities.
The portal will initially feature content from the National Competence Centres and the Centres of Excellence. Over time, it will expand to include additional projects and organisations from the European HPC ecosystem, creating an increasingly comprehensive gateway to HPC in Europe.
By bringing together information that is currently distributed across multiple websites and platforms, the HPC in Europe Portal simplifies access to European HPC resources and services. It creates a more connected, discoverable, and collaborative ecosystem, making it easier for users to find the information, support, and opportunities they need.
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