AI-Fabriek to Establish AI Expertise Center and Supercomputer in Groningen
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The AI-Fabriek in Groningen is set to establish an expertise center and supercomputer dedicated to AI model development, spearheaded by Samenwerking Noord and partners including TNO, SURF, and the AI Coalition for the Netherlands. With a supervisory board appointed to oversee operations and recruit talent, the initiative aims to bolster IT capabilities in Northern Netherlands, with the supercomputer expected to be operational by late 2027. The center will also facilitate project calls from various companies to ensure the sustainability of the AI ecosystem in the region.

Feb 4, 2026, 6:09 AM