Daedalus: tests, with first services targeted for December
Activation on 19 October does not mean immediate full access; technical configuration follows.
Updated 19.10.2026 · 14:10, Athens time — What changed:
Greece’s Daedalus supercomputer was activated on 19 October 2026 in Lavrio. The official transcript of the prime minister’s discussion says full use of its computing capacity will follow initial tests.
Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence Minister Dimitris Papastergiou placed the first services in December, according to ERT, after necessary testing and technical configuration.
The infrastructure is intended for universities, research centres, startups, small and medium-sized businesses and public bodies. It forms PHAROS’s computing core for AI-model training, simulations and data processing.
The ministry gives a €58.9 million budget, funded through Greece 2.0 and EuroHPC. The inauguration does not confirm that every interested user already has access: these announcements do not describe an open application procedure for the new services.
Earlier reporting — 11.10.2026 · 21:04, Athens time
The national supercomputer DAEDALUS will be formally inaugurated on Monday 19 October 2026, according to an announcement published by Greece’s Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence on 11 October.
In an interview with ANA-MPA published by the ministry, Minister Dimitris Papastergiou says final adjustments are starting and the infrastructure is entering operation. The announcement addresses universities, research centres, startups, small and medium-sized businesses and public bodies.
What has been cross-checked
EuroHPC JU confirms that the system is located at the Lavrion Technological and Cultural Park and operated by GRNET. In the June 2026 rankings, its measured performance was 85.69 petaflops and it ranked 31st in the TOP500. The position refers to that edition of the list.
PHAROS’ role
DAEDALUS supplies computing power, while PHAROS combines access with data, tools and technical support for developing AI models.
Today’s announcement does not include a new application deadline or full access terms. The inauguration date does not imply automatic resource allocation to every interested applicant.
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