Nvidia is taking a major leap in European AI development with plans to launch its first industrial AI cloud platform in Germany, announced CEO Jensen Huang during the VivaTech conference in Paris.
This AI-powered cloud infrastructure will focus on industrial applications, combining artificial intelligence and robotics to support automotive giants such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The technology will aid everything from product design simulation to logistics management, enabling smarter and more efficient operations.
Massive AI Expansion Plans for Europe
As part of a broader strategy to boost AI capabilities across the continent, Huang revealed Nvidia will:
- Expand technology centers in seven European countries
- Open up its compute marketplace to European businesses
- Support multilingual AI model development
- Collaborate in drug discovery with major pharma players like Novo Nordisk
“In just two years, we will increase the amount of AI computing capacity in Europe by a factor of 10,” Huang stated, emphasizing the urgency for European nations to invest in AI factories—large-scale data centers designed to develop and deploy cutting-edge AI models.
Nvidia plans to build 20 such AI factories in Europe, reinforcing its commitment to supporting sovereign AI infrastructure, which Huang described as essential for national and industrial independence.
“No company, industry, or nation can outsource its intelligence,” Huang added, underlining the strategic importance of domestic AI development.
AI Cloud for Germany: Location Still Undisclosed
While Nvidia confirmed that the AI cloud platform will be built in Germany, it did not disclose the exact location, timeline, or investment amount. However, sources say Huang is expected to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Friday, hinting at possible governmental collaboration.
If confirmed, the German facility would be a significant win for the country, especially after delays in local factory plans by companies like Intel and Wolfspeed.
Partnering with Europe’s AI Champions
Nvidia is also joining forces with French AI leader Mistral to provide AI computing powered by 18,000 Nvidia chips, tailored for European companies—strengthening Europe’s AI sovereignty.
Quantum Computing at the Forefront
Beyond AI, Huang reiterated that quantum computing is nearing a breakthrough. He believes it could soon solve problems that even Nvidia’s most powerful AI chips would struggle with, marking a turning point in computational science.
Nvidia’s ambitious push in Europe signals a transformative era in AI infrastructure, with Germany set to become a central hub in the company’s global strategy.
