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Italy's IT4LIA AI factory enters operational phase with EUR 420 million

The IT4LIA AI Factory entered its operational phase at Bologna's Tecnopolo, backed by around EUR 420 million split evenly between EuroHPC and Italy's government. It will serve researchers, public bodies and firms with AI computing.

Verified AI-drafted INFN (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare) press release, 5 September 2025

What it does not test. It does not establish that the factory's AI hardware is installed; its computing integration contract was awarded later.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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