The mission of EuroCC 3 is to further strengthen the distributed network of National Competence Centres (NCCs) for High-
Performance Computing (HPC), supporting their development and service provision across all participating countries. Building on the achievements of previous phases, EuroCC 3 focuses on consolidating and continuously improving the network’s activities while broadening the uptake of HPC across Europe. In parallel, three new NCCs will be established, extending the network’s coverage and fostering capacity building in new regions.
Working in close collaboration with the coordination and support action to be funded under DIGITAL-JU-EUROHPC-2025-NCC-01-02, EuroCC 3 will ensure coherent network coordination, knowledge exchange, and a unified external presence through the HPC in Europe portal and HPC Service Hub. By advancing digital skills, supporting innovation, and strengthening 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?
The EuroCC activities—with 36 member and associated countries on board—is coordinated by the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS). The project aims to elevate the participating countries to a common high level in the fields of HPC, HPDA and artificial intelligence (AI). The National Competence Centres (NCCs) in the participating countries will be responsible for surveying and documenting the core HPC, HPDA, and AI activities and competencies in their respective countries. Ultimately, the goal is to make HPC available to different users from science, industry, public administration, and society.
The project unites 36 NCCs, each mandated by its national authority to serve as a one-stop shop for HPC-related expertise, services, and training. With a strong focus on SMEs and industry, the NCCs will support the adoption of HPC through tailored consulting, skills development, and facilitation of access to national and European resources.
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 FUNDING
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: 01.04.2026 – 31.03.2029
Funding
Digital Europe, EuroHPC JU
Coordinator
University of Stuttgart, High-Performance Center Stuttgart (HLRS)
Contact
Dr. Bastian Koller, pcmo@hlrs.de