This is how Daedalus will produce the Greek AI in Lavrio

The contract was signed in Lavrio yesterday to launch the implementation of the supercomputer Daedalus and the Data Center in the Technological Cultural Park in Lavrio. In fact, the signature ceremony was held in the building of the former electric station of the French Lavrion Mines Company, a place where today is dominated by… rust but who carries plenty of lots. history.

This building in Lavrio, with an area of ​​about 1,500 square meters, was built in the late 19th century and was one of the first power plants in Greece and its architectural value is special. It is worth noting that the total regeneration concerns two buildings, the building of the celery and the old brickness, which will house all the supporting infrastructure, along with the surrounding area, totaling 3,000sqm.

As it was typically mentioned during the signing ceremony of the contract, the selection of this site was based on both its historical value and its technical importance, contributing to the emergence of the evolution of Greek industry and science.

According to the design of the project, in the adjacent building in Lavrio of the former corporation of about 1450 sqm, the energy station will be installed with a total installed power of 6 MVA, which will take care of the power supply with electricity, the free air conditioning and reserve electrical power through electrogenatoes.

Overcoming Daedalus in Lavrio and investment

As Dimitris Papastergiou’s Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, said at the ceremony, the Daedalus supercomputer will be 150 times stronger than the existing Greek supercomputer aris, with 89 Petaflops, ranking him among the top systems.

In this context, Daedalus Hyperpologists gains enormous importance to Greece, as he will place it on the Pan -European Charter of Digital Technology, Scientific Research and Innovation. In addition, due to its enormous computational power it will be able to support research projects critical in areas such as artificial intelligence, personalized medicine, meteorology, large data analysis and the development of smart transport systems.

In addition, supercomputer Daedalus is expected to attract international investment and partnerships, to contribute to the return of specialized Greek scientists from abroad and to enhance the country’s competitiveness in the field of advanced technologies.

At the same time, its operation will have a wider social benefit, as it will create new jobs and enhance the absorption of specialized staff, promoting knowledge and innovation. Indicatively, a group will be consisting of at least 200 employees in Mainsys, for the preparation of the site and the supercomputer, and 30 people have already been involved in the planning phase. In addition, during the operation of the supercomputer, more than 50-60 employees of EYTE are required to support and utilize it.

Event by the Ministry of Digital Governance for the launch of the project « National Overcoming » DAIDALOS « and Data Center in Lavrion ICT », at the Lavrion Technological Cultural Park, Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

The total cost of the project (Daedalus supercomputer and Data Center) is € 58.9 million with funding coming from the National Hellenic Recovery and Resilience Plan, the European Union and the European Organization of the EuroHPC JU.

The project was awarded after a public open competition at Hewlett Packard Enterprise on the supply and installation of advanced computing equipment, storage and software, and educational services, with a budget of € 41 million (including VAT).

Also, after a public open competition, the formation of electromechanical infrastructure and the formation of a new data center in the Lavrion Technological Cultural Park, with a budget of € 17.9 million (including VAT), was awarded to the Lavrion Technology Park.

The official launch of the AI ​​Factories project is April 1, 2025 and the implementation duration is 36 months.

The implementation of the supercomputer Daedalus is closely linked to the AI ​​Factory Pharos, that is, the artificial intelligence plant, which aims to create a national ecosystem of artificial intelligence by promoting innovation and collaboration between academic, business and public institutions.

The lighthouse focuses on the areas of health, Greek language and culture, as well as sustainable development, contributing to the development of morally responsible AI applications.

In close cooperation with the academic community, businesses and public sector bodies, Lighthouse will support the development of new business models and the commercial exploitation of innovative artificial intelligence applications. In addition, it will help enhance the competitiveness of the Greek economy and to resolve significant social challenges.

In addition, the Greek artificial intelligence plant aims to be a hub of research and knowledge for our wider geographical area, highlighting Greece in a technological pole.

In essence, the new national supercomputer Daedalus will act as the AI ​​Factory Pharos computing platform, providing a total computing power of 89 pflops, ensuring a significant proportion of it for exclusive use of artificial intelligence applications. Because of this it will have modern storage technologies and the connection will be made through the EYDE and the Re-Cloud, at speeds of up to 400gbps.

The aim is for the lighthouse to « connect » to the innovation ecosystem, including startups, small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs), research institutions and public organizations and to enhance the development of innovative solutions through the utilization of AI computing resources and tools. The ultimate goal of course is to create new jobs and contribute to the return of specialized staff to Greece (brain regain).

AI Factory Pharos is expected to significantly enhance the technological autonomy of Greece and the European Union, reducing dependence on third countries. The project has a total budget of 30 million euros, of which 50% is funded by the Eurohpc JU joint venture and the remaining 50% is covered by national resources.

Source: Ot.gr