Introduction:
Germany is stepping up its game in the global AI race. In a landmark collaboration, NVIDIA and Deutsche Telekom are launching Europe’s first sovereign industrial AI cloud—starting with a powerful 10,000 GPU deployment and aiming to scale up to 100,000 GPUs by 2027.
This cutting-edge AI infrastructure will revolutionize manufacturing, engineering, robotics, and more across Europe, giving German industries the computational muscle they need to innovate faster and secure technological independence.
With this bold move, Germany is not just keeping pace but setting the stage to lead the future of AI-driven industrial transformation.
5 Key Highlights at a Glance
Largest AI deployment in Germany featuring 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs.
AI cloud operated by Deutsche Telekom, targeting industrial applications from robotics to digital twins.
Support for European manufacturers, SMEs (Mittelstand), research institutions, and startups.
Preparation for a future AI gigafactory with 100,000 GPUs backed by EU and Germany, launching by 2027.
Integration with leading software tools including Siemens, Ansys, and NVIDIA’s CUDA-X and Omniverse platforms.
The Strategic Partnership: Building the AI Engine Room
NVIDIA and Deutsche Telekom have teamed up to launch Europe’s first sovereign industrial AI cloud in Germany. With 10,000 Blackwell GPUs powering NVIDIA DGX B200 systems and RTX PRO servers, the cloud will accelerate AI-driven manufacturing, simulations, digital twins, and robotics.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang called it an “intelligence factory” for the AI era. Deutsche Telekom CEO Timotheus Höttges stressed the urgency, saying Europe must “sprint, not stroll” to lead in global tech. This partnership marks a major leap in industrial AI infrastructure for Germany and the EU.
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Powering Robotics and Physical AI: The NEURA Robotics Case
A compelling example of this cloud’s impact lies in the work of NEURA Robotics, a German pioneer in physical AI and cognitive robotics. NEURA will use the AI factory’s resources to run its Neuraverse — a networked ecosystem where robots learn from one another, sharing skills much like apps in a store.
This model accelerates the development of intelligent robots capable of tasks ranging from welding in factories to ironing at home. David Reger, NEURA’s CEO, calls physical AI “the electricity of the future,” emphasizing its transformative power to energize machines worldwide.
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Data Center Demand: Germany’s Growing Need for AI Power
Germany’s AI ambitions come at a time when data center capacity demand is surging. According to a Deloitte study, Germany will need up to 5 gigawatts of data center power in the next five years — a threefold increase. This industrial AI cloud significantly contributes to meeting that need.
Supporting the Entire Ecosystem: From Mittelstand to Academia
The AI cloud will provide compute resources accessible not only to large manufacturers but also to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) — the backbone of Germany’s economy — known as the Mittelstand. Additionally, research institutions, universities, and about 900 startups in the NVIDIA Inception program will gain accelerated AI capabilities.
This open ecosystem will run leading AI workloads powered by NVIDIA’s CUDA-X libraries and Omniverse platform, alongside software from Siemens, Ansys, Cadence, and Rescale. Together, these tools foster innovation and practical AI adoption.
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Looking Ahead: Germany’s AI Gigafactory Vision
The current AI cloud lays the foundation for a more ambitious plan: the AI gigafactory. Backed by the European Union and Germany, this initiative aims to deploy 100,000 GPUs by 2027, creating one of the world’s largest sovereign AI infrastructures.
| Project | Phase 1 (2025-26) | AI Gigafactory (2027) |
|---|---|---|
| GPUs Deployed | 10,000 | 100,000 |
| Core Focus | Industrial AI Cloud | High-Performance Computing Centers |
| Key Partners | NVIDIA, Deutsche Telekom | European Union, Germany, Industry Partners |
| Target Users | Manufacturers, SMEs, Academia | Enterprises, Startups, Researchers |
| Estimated Data Center Capacity (GW) | Supporting Current Needs | Scaling to 5+ GW |
The gigafactory will empower enterprises and researchers with unprecedented AI access, catalyzing breakthroughs across sectors and cementing Europe’s digital sovereignty.
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Conclusion: The AI Engine for Europe’s Industrial Future
Just like an engine drives a ship, Germany’s new industrial AI cloud will propel its industries into the future.
Powered by NVIDIA and operated by Deutsche Telekom, this sovereign AI infrastructure gives Europe the tools to lead in the global AI race.
It’s not just innovation—it’s essential for survival and long-term success in AI-driven manufacturing.
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