ABU DHABI — AMD is excited to announce its pivotal role in the establishment of a state-of-the-art AI data center in Grenoble, France, in partnership with G42, a leading global AI technology group. This groundbreaking facility, which will be operational by mid-2025, will harness the power of AMD Instinct accelerators, providing critical AI compute resources to enterprises, researchers, and innovators throughout France and beyond.
This advanced AI data center is part of a strategic initiative by G42, with its subsidiary Core42, to bolster Europe’s AI infrastructure and enhance computational capacity. By deploying AMD’s cutting-edge GPUs, this partnership strengthens G42’s ability to drive AI innovation, allowing French enterprises to scale sophisticated AI models and applications. The facility is poised to become a central hub for AI research, offering the computational power needed to accelerate breakthroughs in fields ranging from healthcare to automation.
Lisa Su, AMD’s Chair and CEO, shared her excitement about the collaboration: “This partnership with G42 represents a significant milestone in supporting AI innovation across Europe. The AMD Instinct accelerators deployed at this facility will enable local enterprises, start-ups, and researchers to push the boundaries of AI, empowering them to unlock new capabilities. Our collaboration with G42 is another example of how we’re advancing AI infrastructure to meet the surging demand for high-performance compute.”
Commenting on the announcement, Kiril Evtimov, Group CTO of G42 and CEO of Core42, said, “France is taking bold strides in AI innovation, and G42 is proud to contribute to this effort. By deploying AMD GPUs, we are not only strengthening Europe’s AI infrastructure but also enabling enterprises and researchers to accelerate innovation at scale. Our collaboration with local providers ensures seamless access to the computational power needed to drive the next wave of AI advancement in France and beyond.”
The collaboration with G42 marks a key development in AMD’s ongoing efforts to provide robust, open ecosystems for AI applications worldwide. With this AI data center, AMD is helping to shape the future of AI-driven industries and strengthen the technological sovereignty of Europe.
G42’s investment in AI infrastructure continues to expand globally, with the Grenoble facility acting as a strategic foundation for the company’s growing AI footprint. In addition, DataOne, known for its expertise in sustainable and high-performance AI data centers, is working alongside G42 to ensure the success of the project.
“We’re proud to collaborate with G42 to support the French AI ecosystem and provide the compute resources necessary for the next wave of innovation. Our partnership is a key element of our commitment to enabling AI across industries, empowering companies to harness the full potential of AI and foster transformative advancements,” said Charles-Antoine Beyney, CEO of DataOne.
The deployment of AMD’s technology in this AI facility reinforces the company’s position as a leader in high-performance computing, delivering the necessary infrastructure to support the growing demands of AI research and development across Europe.
