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EURECOM Launches CIRCALIS: A high-performance computing center dedicated to artificial intelligence for advancing research and education

Date
2024-12-10
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EURECOM lance CIRCALIS

 

EURECOM, a leading European engineering school and research laboratory in the digital field, announces the creation of CIRCALIS (High-Performance Computing for Collaborative Research in Learning and Artificial Intelligence – Région Sud), a computing center dedicated to AI, in partnership with Région Sud. This strategic project, backed by a €3 million investment over two and a half years, will enable EURECOM to acquire powerful computing equipment, including state-of-the-art GPUs, to support its educational offerings and applied research in AI.

CIRCALIS: A Driver of Training and Innovation at EURECOM

As part of its AI roadmap, defined in spring/summer 2024, Région Sud is committed to fostering an environment conducive to AI development through strategic actions in training, business integration, and infrastructure enhancement. The CIRCALIS project aligns with this vision by accelerating two complementary objectives:

  • Developing high-level educational programs in AI, tailored for engineers and doctoral students.
  • Advancing applied AI research, including R&D collaborations with the industrial ecosystem in areas such as AI for healthcare, automotive, digital security, and future networks.

The CIRCALIS center, dedicated to artificial intelligence, will be hosted at EURECOM, an institution with an international reputation in digital sciences and data science. Thanks to its engineering programs delivered in English and its research initiatives in collaboration with industry, EURECOM plays a key role in strengthening regional expertise in AI. Each year, around 170 students graduate from EURECOM’s programs at the engineering, Master of Science, and PhD levels, which place a strong emphasis on AI and data science.

High-Performance Computing for Education and Research

CIRCALIS will enhance EURECOM’s existing computing resources, developed through European projects, ERC initiatives, and its co-founding role in the interdisciplinary 3IA Côte d’Azur center. This expansion will be carried out in partnership with Région Sud through equal co-funding from EURECOM’s own resources and regional public subsidies.

The new computing infrastructure will provide students and researchers with privileged access to high-performance computing resources, essential for exploring advanced AI technologies while ensuring data confidentiality. The goals are to:

  • Train the next generation of talent (researchers and engineers).
  • Support companies in meeting their recruitment needs for AI experts.
  • Foster the development of new-generation concepts through R&D programs with partner companies.

Resource Sharing for Collaborative Innovation

The CIRCALIS center’s equipment will not only benefit EURECOM but will also be accessible to:

  • Academic partners, particularly through European (Horizon Europe), national (ANR), and regional projects such as 3IA Côte d’Azur.
  • Industrial partners, including members of EURECOM’s consortium (BMW, Orange, NortonLifeLock, IABG, the Principality of Monaco) and over 40 other major players in the digital sector. The computing capabilities of the CIRCALIS center will be pivotal in advancing collaborative industrial research activities.
  • Local start-ups, supported by the Techforward incubator in partnership with EDHEC and Institut Mines-Télécom, which benefit from EURECOM’s technological expertise, particularly for their AI-related projects. CIRCALIS will facilitate access to GPU computing tools to support their development within the framework of specific collaborations.

A Sustainable Project with a Shared Vision for the Future

The launch of CIRCALIS coincides with the commissioning of the SUNrecom solar farm on EURECOM’s campus. This network of solar panels, spanning several hundred square meters, will supply one-third of the computing center’s energy needs, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly use of computing resources. CIRCALIS represents an innovative approach, promoting the use of renewable energy to meet growing computing demands.

For more information about the CIRCALIS project and EURECOM’s AI programs, please contact:

 

Meet EURECOM at WAICF 2025: Showcasing AI Innovations

Date
2025-01-31
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EURECOM at WAICF 2025
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From 13th to 14th February, EURECOM, well-known for its outstanding AI research and training programs, will be present at the World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) at booth R7.E24. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore demonstrations that highlight the innovations using AI, data science, and advanced technologies developed by EURECOM researchers.

Why Visit EURECOM at WAICF?

Our booth offers a hands-on, immersive journey into the practical applications of AI.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • AI in Healthcare: Can we trust AI for healthcare? Discover how AI is transforming this critical industry with insights from Vincenzo Marcianò.
  • Brain Vessel Tree Architecture: Dive into an innovative demonstration on medical imaging of the brain with Daniele Falcetta.
  • AI & Education with EULER: Explore the EULER project, presented by Giovanni Gatti Pinehiro, which showcases the innovative role of AI in education, inspired by the Socratic Method.
  • Large Language Models (LLMs) in Databases: Learn about benchmarking LLMs for advanced database tasks with Simone Papicchio.
  • Fact-Checking with CIMPLE: See how Youri Peskine’s fact-checking exploration tool is redefining trust in information.
  • Visualizing Energy Consumption: Experience the EDF Electric Consumption Explorer, presented by Thibault Ehrhart.
  • Multisensory AI with Odeuropa: Discover the fusion of AI and scents in a historical journey with Pasquale Lisena.
  • Flying Wireless Networks: Discover more on drones powering wireless networks with Omid Esrafilian
  • Live Deepfake Demonstration: Prof. Dugelay unveils the secrets behind AI-generated synthetic media.

Explore EURECOM’s Expertise in AI Education and Research

In addition to our different demos, EURECOM will highlight its advanced AI programs and cutting-edge initiatives, including CIRCALIS, our new high-performance computing center dedicated to AI.

CIRCALIS plays a pivotal role in advancing AI research and fostering R&D collaborations across key sectors such as healthcare, automotive, digital security, and future networks. With a strong focus on innovation, EURECOM continues to build regional expertise in AI through its renowned engineering and doctoral programs.

Join us at WAICF to explore partnership opportunities and collaborate on shaping the future of AI.

Where to Find Us?

📍 Booth R7.E24 at the World AI Cannes Festival.

Let’s Shape the Future of AI Together

Whether you're a professional, researcher, or industry leader, our booth is the perfect place to exchange ideas, explore partnership opportunities, and discover how EURECOM leads the way in applied AI research and innovation.

Don’t miss this chance to experience EURECOM’s expertise firsthand. We look forward to meeting you at WAICF 2025!
 

Kyndryl and EURECOM Join Forces to Transform Digital Education and Prepare Tomorrow’s Talent

Date
2025-01-24
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Kyndryl parraine la promo 2024-2026 d'EURECOM

Kyndryl, a global leader in IT infrastructure services, today announces its partnership with EURECOM, a leading engineering school specializing in digital sciences. This collaboration aims to strengthen synergies between academia and industry while contributing to the development of future talent in a rapidly evolving sector.

A Partnership to Shape Tomorrow’s Talent

As part of this collaboration, Kyndryl will become the official sponsor of the Class of 2027. This cohort will include nearly 180 students, future engineers, and Master's graduates who will benefit from this unique support in their academic and professional journeys. Through this partnership, Kyndryl will offer students exceptional opportunities to integrate into a rapidly changing digital sector.

Kyndryl will actively contribute to training the next generation of digital talent while sharing its expertise in digital transformation. This partnership also enhances its reputation as a responsible and committed company, providing increased visibility within the global academic and digital ecosystem.

"By becoming the sponsor of EURECOM’s Class of 2027, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the next generation of digital experts. This partnership is a unique opportunity to share our expertise while contributing to talent development in an international and innovative environment," stated Jérôme CALMELET, President of Kyndryl France.

Joint Activities to Enhance Professional Skills

Under the partnership between EURECOM and Kyndryl, sponsor of the Class of 2027, a series of initiatives will be implemented to prepare students for the demands of the professional world. This program will include career coaching and CV optimization workshops, technology workshops to explore Kyndryl’s innovative solutions, as well as collaborative projects and real-world challenges to develop technical and strategic skills.

Personalized mentoring sessions and informal meetings will also foster exchanges between students and Kyndryl experts, strengthening their networks and readiness for professional integration. A sponsored class trip and a graduation ceremony branded with Kyndryl’s colors will celebrate and mark the key moments of this unique collaboration.

Through this partnership, EURECOM reinforces its unique model based on close cooperation with the industry. EURECOM students will gain privileged access to career opportunities at Kyndryl, facilitating their entry into strategic sectors of the digital economy.

"This partnership with Kyndryl perfectly reflects our commitment to strengthening ties between academia and industry, with a focus on training tomorrow's talent. Together, we will offer students unique opportunities to prepare for the challenges of the digital sector while addressing the global digital transformation agenda," said Professor David Gesbert, Director of EURECOM.

A successful partnership between EURECOM and EDHEC at the Nice Entrepreneurship Festival

Date
2024-12-16
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EDHEC x EURECOM

The second edition of the Nice Entrepreneurship Festival was held at the EDHEC campus, bringing together students from EDHEC Entrepreneurs and EURECOM. The event highlighted innovation, entrepreneurial leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration, offering 200 students the chance to engage with a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem and discover exciting opportunities.

An event full of learning and networking

The event kicked off with a series of thematic booths hosted by EDHEC Entrepreneurs, where participants engaged with experts, entrepreneurs, and investors. These booths served as platforms for students to initiate future projects, connect with mentors, or even secure internships.

The first panel discussion, "Leadership and Entrepreneurial Mindset: The 3 Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again!", captivated everyone. Seasoned entrepreneurs shared personal stories of failure and growth, offering valuable insights on cultivating a resilient and innovative mindset.

Next, Sibyle Behaghel led an interactive talk about GENERATIONs, an investment fund powered by EDHEC and managed by Ring Capital. The discussion centered on the critical role of investment in nurturing ambitious entrepreneurial initiatives.

Innovation and AI: shaping the future

A key highlight of the festival was the panel "AI for the Common Good?" moderated by Michelle Sisto. The panel featured Prof. Maria Zuluaga from EURECOM, who recently secured €2 million in ERC funding for her CARAVEL project, and Pablo Fernández, CEO of ArtinLeap. Together, they explored how artificial intelligence can drive sustainable, impactful projects.

Building synergies between EURECOM and EDHEC

The collaboration between EURECOM and EDHEC brings valuable synergies for students seeking to pursue ambitious entrepreneurial and technological endeavors. A prime example of this partnership is the “Engineer-Manager” dual degree program offered by EURECOM. This program allows students to combine their engineering studies with EDHEC’s Grande École program, earning both a degree from EDHEC’s PGE and an engineering degree from EURECOM.

The involvement of incubators such as EDHEC’s TechForward, IMT Starter, and EURECOM’s own incubator further highlights the commitment of both institutions to supporting the growth of promising startups.

Inspiring the future

Beyond the insightful talks and workshops, the festival provided a valuable platform for enriching connections. The Nice Entrepreneurship Festival underscores how combining complementary expertise can create a dynamic environment for innovation. The ongoing collaboration between EURECOM and EDHEC is paving the way for a future where technology and entrepreneurship come together to address tomorrow’s challenges.

We look forward to an even more inspiring third edition next year!
 

 

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€2 Million ERC grant awarded for studying the brain vessel tree at EURECOM

Date
2024-12-04
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€2 Million ERC grant awarded for studying the brain vessel tree at EURECOMEURECOM is proud to announce that Prof. Maria A. Zuluaga, from the school’s Data Science department, has been awarded the prestigious Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). This €2 million grant, distributed over five years, will support her groundbreaking project CARAVEL, which aims to revolutionize the analysis of neurovascular images at multiple scales using fundamental AI methodologies developed at EURECOM. Collaborating with neurologists and researchers from King's College London and Nice University Hospital, the ambitious project is set up for success, enhancing EURECOMs leading role in artificial intelligence, including for medical applications.

Advancing neuroscience with CARAVEL

The CARAVEL project seeks to develop the first population-level multi-resolution spatiotemporal atlas of the ageing vascular architecture of the brain. By addressing the critical methodological challenges in extracting, modelling, and analyzing the brain vessel tree, CARAVEL promises to unlock new insights into the mechanisms of ageing and neurological diseases onset. This initiative leverages cutting-edge advancements in AI, computer vision, statistics, and medicine to map cerebral blood vessels with unprecedented precision, robustness and reproducibility.

CARAVELs openly accessible atlas and tools will empower the scientific community to explore new hypotheses, gain deeper insights into the neurovascular system, and better understand its interaction with the brain. The projects broader impacts include accelerating health research, uncovering vascular contributions to diseases, and shaping new clinical applications for societys benefit.

AI for brain health

CARAVEL will enable physicians and researchers to test hypotheses about the brain’s vascular network, contributing to innovations in diagnostics, treatment, and preventative medicine. Its focus on creating reproducible and robust methodologies ensures that the tools developed will have lasting and scalable benefits for both research and clinical practice.

Professor Maria A. Zuluaga explains the significance of CARAVEL: “Despite huge progress in brain research, much about the brain’s vascular system remains a mystery. With CARAVEL, we aim to shed light on this hidden architecture and its role in health and disease. This ERC grant gives us the resources to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Recognition for EURECOM and Sophia Antipolis

David Gesbert, Director of EURECOM, highlights CARAVELs alignment with the institutions mission: We are thrilled to see Marias vision materialize into a project of this scale. CARAVEL reflects EURECOMs dedication to combining cutting-edge research with impactful societal contributions. It also strengthens our role in training future engineers through exposure to school projects in the rapidly growing field of AI for health.

 

About Maria A. Zuluaga

Maria A. Zuluaga joined EURECOM in 2019 and, since 2021, she is also a Visiting Senior Lecturer at King’s College London. Her academic journey spans electronic engineering, computer science, and signal and image processing, with BSc and MSc degrees from Universidad del Valle and Universidad de los Andes, respectively, in Colombia, and a PhD degree from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France). Before EURECOM, she had a brief experience as a researcher in industry and was a Senior Research Associate at University College London.

Marias work is an inspiration for young women in STEM, showcasing that scientific innovation is accessible and essential for addressing global challenges. As a research chair holder at the Institut 3IA Côte d'Azur, she actively fosters AI research in France while inspiring the next generation of engineers and scientists.

 

Contact Information

For further details on CARAVEL and EURECOMs research initiatives, please reach out to:
Prof. Maria A. Zuluaga
Professor, Data Science Department, EURECOM

Congratulations on elevation to IEEE Fellow Prof. Raymond Knopp

Date
2024-07-30
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RK IEEE FELLOWHats off to Professor Raymond Knopp for being elevated to IEEE Fellow for his contributions to multi-user diversity and open radio access networks. Raymond Knopp teaches graduate courses in "Digital Communication" and "Signal Processing Theory and Technologies". He also participates in continuing education programs for industry, on behalf of EURECOM, on specific topics of interest to wireless communication systems.

The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the world's largest technical professional organization, with over 400,000 members in more than 160 countries. Election to the rank of IEEE Fellow is one of the highest honors the Institute can bestow on its members in recognition of their technical, educational and leadership achievements.

OpenAirInterface 10th Anniversary Workshop 12-13 sept 2024

Date
2024-07-23
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OAI 10th Anniversary WorkshopThe OpenAirInterface Software Alliance is pleased to invite you to the OpenAirInterface 10th Anniversary Workshop hosted by EURECOM, the founding member of OAI, on 12-13 September 2024 in Biot, France.

For the past ten years, you, the OAI community, have developed 4G and 5G software and made it available to tens of thousands of users worldwide. As the pioneering platform driving open-source software-defined radio solutions, OAI has undoubtedly contributed to accelerating innovation. OAI has also built a culture of engagement and today works with the most prestigious technology companies and research organizations.

We shall take this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the past ten years and to think through the challenges ahead. From fruitful projects to impactful collaborations, we will share insights into the progress made across various initiatives within the OAI ecosystem with our partners. Read more.

Seats are limited, and we encourage you to secure your seat at the workshop by registering at your earliest. Register here.

We are still accepting proposals for demos and posters. Do take this opportunity to showcase your work and engage with a broad audience of OAI peers and industry leaders. Please submit your proposals by the 5th of August via the form here.

For more visit the workshop page.

Beautiful mind at EURECOM!

Date
2024-07-16
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The 2024 International Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT 2024), held from July 7 to 12 in Athens, Greece, included a chess event with Grandmaster Vasilios Kotronias, who played against 30 people. The games lasted more than 3.5 hours! GM Kotronias won 27 games and drew 3 against three players, and one of them was Javad Maheri a PhD student in the Communication Systems Department at EURECOM, under the supervision of Professor Petros Elia.

Javad is enthusiastic about combinatorial problems in the area of distributed computing. His thesis topic: Information theoretic limits of distributed computing and communication.

More information on https://2024.ieee-isit.org/chessisit-2024

10 years of the BMW Summer University: June 30 to July 5, 2024

Date
2024-07-01
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BMW summer School 2024The BMW Summer University 2024 - co-organized by EURECOM, TUM, and the BMW Group, with the support of BayFrance, the Franco-German University, the Franco-German Academy for the Industry of the Future and IVADO - was held from June 30 to July 5, 2024.

The program includes a week of debates and mini-hackathons on the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence for the future of mobility... Watch the video