Denmark’s first AI supercomputer, Gefion, is now fully operational, marking a major milestone for the country’s tech landscape. Built on NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD technology, the system features 1,528 NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs and high-speed Quantum-2 InfiniBand networking. The Novo Nordisk Foundation, in partnership with the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), funded the supercomputer, which will support large-scale projects in AI, quantum computing, and green energy innovation. Gefion will be housed in a data center run by Digital Realty, powered entirely by renewable energy.
Researchers and companies across Denmark have already shown significant interest in accessing Gefion’s capabilities. Six pilot projects, selected from over 50 submissions, will be the first to test the system. These include initiatives from institutions like the University of Copenhagen and the Danish Meteorological Institute, focusing on topics ranging from quantum simulations to AI-based climate prediction. The Gefion supercomputer is expected to provide new opportunities for academic and industrial collaborations, as well as accelerating Denmark’s AI-based research and business development.
DCAI, the Danish Centre for AI Innovation, will manage Gefion. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, attended the system’s launch, emphasizing Denmark’s commitment to fostering AI innovation with local infrastructure. The supercomputer will help push forward efforts in biotechnology, climate science, and error-free quantum computing through advanced AI applications.
• Gefion is powered by 1,528 NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs
• Hosted in a renewable-energy-run data center by Digital Realty
• Funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation (DKK 600M) and EIFO (DKK 100M)
• Six pilot projects include research in pharmaceuticals, quantum computing, and AI-driven climate prediction
• Managed by Danish Centre for AI Innovation (DCAI)
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