With artificial intelligence (AI), companies, knowledge institutions, and governments can develop smart applications that, for example, help improve production processes and make informed decisions based on data. AI enables faster diagnoses in healthcare and can more intelligently regulate traffic flows. In this way, AI applications enhance both daily life and the economy.
“AI is increasingly determining the distinguishing capacity of companies,” says deputy Martijn van Gruijthuijsen (Economy, Finance, and Talent Development). “With this investment, we ensure that Brabant entrepreneurs have easy access to the computing power and knowledge needed to grow. This keeps Brabant internationally competitive.”
Supercomputer expands possibilities
The AI supercomputers used have many extremely powerful AI processors available. As a result, they can process vast amounts of data and train complex AI models. Companies and researchers often work with AI on laptops or standard computers. That works fine for small tests but falls short when developing advanced AI models.
Advanced computing power made accessible
Many organizations see opportunities in supercomputing but face barriers. Its use requires specialized knowledge, high investments, and access to complex infrastructure. Patrick Groothuis, vice president of TU/e: “We are proud to expand our highly advanced AI and supercomputing expertise and facilities and make them accessible to Brabant. We thus contribute to innovation and economic advantage in the province. At the same time, we build joint knowledge about efficiently using supercomputers.”
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The AI Supercomputing initiative Brabant is expected to officially launch in the spring of 2026. From that moment, organizations can make use of practical support, such as assistance with code optimization, data management, and questions regarding legislation, regulations, and ethics around AI. Additionally, an active community is being built with training, a public knowledge database, and innovation tables where entrepreneurs, governments, and knowledge institutions jointly brainstorm solutions for complex issues. “We start with the entrepreneur's question and link it to computing power, knowledge, and practical guidance. This way, a rough use-case quickly becomes a working AI solution with concrete results,” says Chantal Dietvorst - ten Tije, Managing Director of Ecosystems Development and MT member at BOM.
Forces combined in ecosystem
The AI Supercomputing initiative not only provides access to powerful computing and data capacity for AI but also builds a complete support ecosystem. Scientists from TU/e and Tilburg University collaborate with entrepreneurs and governments to share knowledge and accelerate innovation.
“Powerful ecosystems in which companies, knowledge institutions, and governments collaborate are crucial for the rapid development, application, and adoption of AI technology," according to Antoinette de Bont, Vice-Rector Magnificus of Tilburg University. “Innovative organizations gain access to the latest knowledge about smart data use, flexible business models that adapt to a changing environment, and insights into human interaction with technology. From Tilburg University, we are very keen to contribute to this coalition of expertise to accelerate Brabant's earning capacity and strengthen it sustainably.
