PRACE-LAB2

Basic Project Information

Project Title: PRACE 2 Laboratory: Cooperation in Advanced Computing in Europe
Implementing Institution: Information Processing Center
Operational Program: Intelligent Development Operational Program
Priority Axis: 4. Increasing Scientific and Research Potential
Action: 4.2 Development of Modern Research Infrastructure in the Science Sector
Project Number: POIR.04.02.00-00-C003/19-00
Project Value: 221,706,458.0 PLN
Website: http://prace-lab2.pl/

Project Objectives

The main objective of the PRACE-LAB2 project is to provide specialized computer architectures for applications related to big data analytics, applications using artificial intelligence and machine learning elements, as well as quantum computing simulations. In the economic area, the development work focuses on delivering modern container-based cloud solutions and new services, including HPCaaS (HPC as a Service). The overarching goal is to improve the position of the Polish economy in European and global markets by supporting and strengthening the development of innovative solutions through cooperation between the private sector, especially SMEs, and the science sector.

Implementation Timeline

Project implementation stages:

• 01.07.2020 – Start date
• 31.12.2023 – End date

Consortium

• Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences – Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (consortium leader)
• Academic Computer Center Cyfronet AGH (Poland)
• IT Center of the Tri-City Academic Computer Network, Gdańsk University of Technology
• Wrocław Networking and Supercomputing Center, Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Poland)
• National Centre for Nuclear Research (Poland)