Europe Inaugurates Jupiter: Supercomputer Set to Transform AI and Science

Cologne, September 5, 2025 – Europe has officially unveiled its most powerful supercomputer, Jupiter, marking a bold step in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race and advanced scientific research.

Housed at the Juelich Supercomputing Centre in western Germany, Jupiter is Europe’s first “exascale” supercomputer, capable of performing over one quintillion calculations per second a milestone that places the continent among global leaders in computing power.

Key Highlights of Jupiter Supercomputer

• Scale & Infrastructure: Occupies 3,600 square meters (about half a football field).
• Processing Power: Powered by 24,000 Nvidia chips—the same technology driving global AI breakthroughs.
• Funding: €500 million ($580 million) project, co-financed by the European Union and Germany.
• Accessibility: Open for research institutions and companies across Europe.
• Performance Leap: 20 times faster than any other computer in Germany.

Thomas Lippert, head of the Juelich Centre, emphasized:

“Jupiter is Europe’s first truly competitive supercomputer for AI training. It represents a quantum leap in computing power.”

Why Jupiter Matters

Europe has long lagged behind the United States and China in AI and advanced computing. With Jupiter, researchers will now have the capacity to:

• Train complex AI models on par with global leaders.
• Drive breakthroughs in climate research, healthcare, and energy innovation.
• Strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty and technological independence.

Quick Comparison: Supercomputing Power

Fast Takeaway

With Jupiter, Europe is not just entering the global AI race, it is setting the stage to compete head-to-head with the US and China in supercomputing and innovation.