A total of 76 expressions of interest proposing to set up AI Gigafactories in 16 Member States across 60 different sites have been submitted in response to the Call for Expression of Interest in AI Gigafactories, which closed on 20 June.
The high number of proposals received went well beyond the Commission expectations. It is a clear testament to the very high momentum and interest in AI across Europe, and especially in AI Gigafactories . This wave of interest underscores Europe’s opportunity to position itself as a global powerhouse in artificial intelligence, fully aligned with the bold vision set out in the AI Continent Action Plan.
The purpose of this call for expression of interest was to gather early insights from respondents comprising European industry leaders, private and public investors (from Europe and beyond), and the Member States, interested in shaping the future of AI infrastructure in Europe. While these submissions are not formal applications, they will play a crucial role in helping the European Commission and Member States identify and map out a dynamic, non-binding roster of potential candidates ready to establish world-class AI Gigafactory facilities across the EU, ahead of the official call for proposals planned for the end of 2025.