How can supercomputing capacity catalyse national AI innovation?
The latest Inter-Coalition Workshop organized under the aegis of the Artificial Intelligence Coalition focused on HunAIFA. At the workshop hosted by Neumann Technology Platform, HunAIFA representatives highlighted how Hungarian researchers and companies can leverage European HPC (High-Performance Computing) infrastructure to meet their development needs—ranging from access to computing power to custom added-value support.
In his opening remarks, Csaba Menczer, Strategic Director of the Neumann Technology Platform, stressed the proactive work of the AI Coalition in this field, noting the particularly strong contribution of HUN-REN SZTAKI. He explained that the continuously expanding AI Coalition, which now comprises nearly 600 members and seven working groups, actively fosters development in the field.
In his presentation, Prof. Dr. Róbert Lovas—IT and Operations Director at HUN-REN SZTAKI and coordinator of the project—outlined the mission of HunAIFA. Dr. Tamás Máray, Technical Lead at HunAIFA, discussed the role and potential of the EuroHPC initiative, the capacities of the JUPITER supercomputer, and the various access options available. He emphasized that national researchers and businesses can not only gain access to the necessary infrastructure but also receive support in selecting the most appropriate technology. Gergely Szertics, Operations and Innovation Director at HunAIFA, presented the planned services, which include professional support for users, training, and networking opportunities. Anna Taraczközi, Ecosystem Manager at HunAIFA, stressed the importance of mapping and connecting AI stakeholders within Hungary. Ambassador programs, workshops, roadshows, and training sessions are leveraged to identify the needs of businesses and researchers and to foster collaborations.
HunAIFA’s objective is to provide access to computing capacity while connecting Hungarian AI experts and developers, thereby helping to transform more research ideas and technological developments into functional solutions powered by AI.
