Greece launches Daedalus supercomputer to expand domestic computing

Greece has inaugurated Daedalus in Lavrio, its most powerful supercomputer, backed by an investment of 58.9 million euros. Its measured performance of 85.69 petaflops places it 31st worldwide, according to available data. The system aims to strengthen domestic technology development and reduce reliance on overseas computing facilities.

Universities, research centres, businesses and public organisations will be able to train advanced AI models, run simulations and analyse large datasets. Processing sensitive information within Greece could support medical research and public administration under applicable security and data protection safeguards. Rather than competing directly with Europe’s largest installations, Daedalus is intended to support specialised applications and connect Greece with European research infrastructure.

The system uses Nvidia Grace Hopper GH200 technology and liquid cooling, with EDYTE responsible for management and technical operation. Funding comes from the Recovery and Resilience Facility and EuroHPC. Daedalus ranked 23rd worldwide for energy performance in the Green500 ranking of June 2026.

Broader business services through Pharos AI Factory are scheduled to begin in March 2027, following testing and configuration. Start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises are expected to receive free computing access within European state aid limits, while usage-based charges are being considered for larger companies. Final access terms and pricing remain unsettled. Planning is also advancing for another supercomputer at the University of Western Macedonia in Kozani.