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AI Cashback 80%

Providing up to 80% cashback on supercomputing costs to support startups and SMEs in scaling their R&D projects on MeluXina, Luxembourg's supercomputer.

What it is and why it matters

Access to high-performance computing (HPC) can unlock significant opportunities for AI development, data analytics, and R&D-driven innovation. However, supercomputing resources have historically been associated with high costs that can act as a barrier for smaller organisations.

The Cashback 80% programme, designed in partnership with Luxembourg's Ministry of Economy and delivered through LuxProvide, provides a substantial financial incentive for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to sustain and scale their use of MeluXina. By reimbursing up to 80% of supercomputing costs, the programme ensures that cost is not a barrier to long-term innovation and technological development.

The programme also includes a fast approval and first response track, with an initial response within 4 weeks. This provides applicants with earlier visibility on their request and can help them plan their access to MeluXina more effectively, subject to the applicable conditions.

Following an initial engagement through the Initiate programme, Cashback 80% supports the continued application of MeluXina to your business projects. It also serves as a direct entry point for Luxembourg-based SMEs that wish to access world-class supercomputing capabilities as a standalone initiative.

How can Luxembourg AI Factory help 

We enable you to access MeluXina's full supercomputing capabilities while significantly reducing the financial burden of HPC usage, so that cost does not stand between your organisation and innovation.

This allows you to run complex models, process large datasets, and develop AI or data-driven solutions at scale, while benefiting from expert guidance and a state-of-the-art, sovereign infrastructure.

What you can expect 

  1. Up to 80% cashback on supercomputing costs 
    A substantial financial rebate covering up to 80% of your HPC usage and related services on MeluXina, meaning that for every euro spent, your organisation receives 80 cents back.
  2. Access to world-class computing infrastructure 
    Cutting-edge CPU and GPU computing, ultra-fast interconnectivity, enterprise-grade data storage, and expert support from LuxProvide's HPC specialists — all hosted in a Tier IV data centre with ISO 27001 certified infrastructure.
  3. Expert support and personalised guidance
    Access LuxProvide's HPC specialists and personalised consultations to help you maximise your use of MeluXina, advance your R&D projects and identify the most appropriate support pathway, including a fast approval track. 

  4. European sovereignty and compliance 
    An entirely European-based infrastructure ensuring compliance with data sovereignty requirements and GDPR, fully complementary to your existing cloud provider services.

Who it is for

This programme is intended for startups and SMEs based in Luxembourg that are engaged in R&D, AI development, or data-driven innovation and wish to scale their use of high-performance computing.

Before activating the offer, applicants must submit a state aid request to the Ministry of the Economy, with assistance from Luxinnovation