Greece Inaugurates Daedalus Supercomputer, Marking a Major Step in Artificial Intelligence
The €58.9 million national computing infrastructure aims to strengthen scientific research, innovation and Greece’s role in the European AI landscape.
By Hellenic Media Group | October 19, 2026 | Technology & Innovation
LAVRIO, GREECE — Greece has officially inaugurated its national supercomputer, Daedalus, at the Lavrio Technological and Cultural Park, marking an important milestone in the country’s digital transformation and ambitions in artificial intelligence.
The inauguration ceremony on Monday, October 19, was organized by the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence and attended by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The event highlighted the strategic importance of advanced computing infrastructure for Greece’s scientific, technological and economic development.
With a measured computing performance of 85.69 petaflops, Daedalus is designed to handle highly complex calculations, large-scale data processing and demanding artificial intelligence workloads. The system was ranked 31st in the global TOP500 supercomputer list published in June 2026.
A New Era for Greek Research and Innovation
The new infrastructure is expected to provide computing resources to universities, research institutions, startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and public-sector organizations.
Its capabilities can support a wide range of applications, including the development and training of AI models, climate research, advanced scientific simulations, biomedical research and the analysis of extensive datasets.
By expanding access to high-performance computing, Greece aims to create new opportunities for researchers and businesses while strengthening its participation in the European digital economy.
An Investment in Greece’s Digital Future
The Daedalus project has a total budget of approximately €58.9 million. It has been developed through the National Infrastructures for Research and Technology (GRNET), with support from Greece’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, NextGenerationEU and the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU).
Its installation at the Lavrio Technological and Cultural Park also connects Greece’s industrial heritage with a new generation of advanced digital infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence and the European Dimension
Daedalus is expected to contribute to Greece’s wider artificial intelligence ecosystem, including initiatives such as the Greek AI Factory PHAROS, which seeks to help businesses, researchers and public institutions develop and use AI applications.
Access to powerful computing resources is increasingly important for countries seeking to develop technological expertise, support innovation and compete in a rapidly evolving international environment.
For Greece, the challenge ahead will be to translate this computing capacity into practical results: stronger research, new business opportunities, improved public services and technological solutions that benefit society.
Key Facts About Daedalus
- Location: Lavrio Technological and Cultural Park, Greece
- Computing performance: 85.69 petaflops
- Global ranking: 31st in the June 2026 TOP500 list
- Project budget: Approximately €58.9 million
- Main focus: High-performance computing, scientific research and artificial intelligence
- National infrastructure operator: GRNET
A Strategic Step Forward
The inauguration of Daedalus represents more than the launch of a powerful computer. It signals Greece’s intention to invest in the infrastructure, knowledge and technological capabilities needed to participate more actively in the future of artificial intelligence.
As AI continues to transform science, industry and public services, the long-term impact of the project will depend on how effectively its capabilities are made available to researchers, businesses and society.
For Greece, Daedalus offers a significant new platform on which future scientific discoveries, technological applications and innovative enterprises can be built.
Sources and Further Information
Greek Ministry of Digital Governance — Daedalus supercomputer