Embracing Technological Advancements
The signing of the contract for Alice Recoque, Europe’s next exascale supercomputer, signals a new era of technological advancement for the continent. With an emphasis on European innovation, this groundbreaking project is set to elevate scientific discovery, industrial innovation, and technological sovereignty to unprecedented levels while prioritizing energy efficiency.
Honoring a Trailblazer
In tribute to the pioneering French computer scientist Alice Recoque, the upcoming supercomputer will bear her name and stand as one of Europe’s most powerful computing systems. Capable of executing over one billion-billion calculations per second, Alice Recoque embodies Europe’s dedication to excellence in science, innovation, and technological independence.
Empowering Innovation Across Fields
Alice Recoque is designed to address Europe’s most pressing scientific, societal, and industrial challenges by integrating large-scale simulation, advanced AI processing, data analytics, and emerging quantum technologies. This unified platform will enable researchers to process complex datasets swiftly and accurately, fostering breakthroughs in climate modeling, medicine, engineering, and materials science.
Fueling Europe’s Tech Economy
Beyond academia, Alice Recoque will serve as a vital resource for Europe’s growing network of AI Factories, providing startups and SMEs with access to high-performance computing capabilities. By enhancing Europe’s digital competitiveness, the supercomputer will play a pivotal role in driving the continent’s future technological advancements.
European Innovation at Its Core
Constructed by Eviden using cutting-edge European technologies, Alice Recoque will feature the Eviden Sequana XH3500 platform powered by AMD Venice 256-core processors and AMD MI430x GPUs. Additionally, the system will incorporate SiPearl RHEA2 ARM processors and a high-speed Bull BXI v3 interconnect for efficient performance and connectivity.
Deployment and Future Prospects
Set to be installed at CEA’s TGCC supercomputing center in France, Alice Recoque is scheduled for deployment in 2026. Co-funded by EuroHPC JU and participating countries, the supercomputer will be a shared resource for researchers, industries, and public-sector users across Europe, marking a new chapter in European supercomputing.
With its unparalleled processing power and strategic vision, Alice Recoque is poised to shape Europe’s scientific and industrial landscape for years to come, driving innovation and progress across various sectors.
