BSC AI Factory Accelerator Goes Live With NVIDIA Inception Portal Access
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center expands its startup program with sovereign compute and technical support, now accessible via NVIDIA Inception.
Key points
- The BSC AI Factory Accelerator Programme is now fully operational after a pilot phase.
- Members of the NVIDIA Inception program can access BSC AI Factory services through the NVIDIA portal.
- Three startups were named AI Champions for projects using NVIDIA accelerated computing and models.
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center has launched its AI Factory Accelerator Programme into full operation, moving beyond a previous pilot initiative. This program provides startups with access to sovereign compute resources, technical support, and training to foster innovation across various industries, according to NVIDIA.
Access to specific BSC AI Factory services is now available through the NVIDIA Inception portal for members of that startup program. NVIDIA Inception complements the accelerator by offering training via NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute courses, business mentoring, and venture capital connections, as stated in the publication.
Infrastructure and Expansion
The BSC AI Factory, identified as Spain’s first and one of Europe’s earliest, has provided over 800 services to public and private clients since its April 2025 launch. An upcoming extension to MareNostrum 5, the public infrastructure powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing, will expand supercomputing access through this factory and other European AI Factories.
Startup Innovations
Three NVIDIA Inception members received AI Champion titles at the pilot’s demo day. Qatium uses Neural Water Intelligence, trained on MareNostrum 5 with NVIDIA cuGraph and Nemotron models, to help utilities in 16 countries make operational decisions. OneCareAI developed technology using NVIDIA NIM microservices to detect hidden atrial fibrillation in normal ECGs, aiding stroke risk identification.
Avatia created a voice-first, multi-agent system for pharmaceutical companies using NVIDIA NIM microservices, Nemotron 3 models, and the NeMo Curator library. This system supports sales representatives and provides doctors with curated medicine information. Other participating startups include Agrikola AI, Elna Health, Lokutor, Montevive AI, Oppy, Pack2Earth, and Up2Smart.
What should you do?
Organizations interested in AI development should monitor the NVIDIA Inception portal for updates on available compute resources. Startups should evaluate whether their technical requirements align with the sovereign compute and training offerings provided by the BSC AI Factory. Users of AI services should verify the specific models and frameworks used by vendors to ensure compatibility with their existing infrastructure.
What to do and how to stay safe: NVIDIA
- Check the NVIDIA Inception portal for new service availability if you are a program member.
- Review the specific technical requirements for sovereign compute access in your region.
- Monitor announcements from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center regarding MareNostrum 5 extensions.
- Evaluate whether your startup’s AI models can leverage NVIDIA accelerated computing libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What services does the BSC AI Factory Accelerator provide?
The program offers startups access to sovereign compute, technical support, and training to support cross-industry innovation.
How can NVIDIA Inception members access BSC services?
Members can access some BSC AI Factory services directly through the NVIDIA Inception portal starting today.
Which startups were named AI Champions?
Qatium, OneCareAI, and Avatia were named AI Champions for their projects using NVIDIA technologies.
