June 29, 2026 — Finland’s new national supercomputer Roihu is now open for researchers’ use. Roihu will replace Finland’s previous supercomputers Mahti and Puhti. Puhti will continue to support research and education at Finnish universities, universities of applied sciences and research institutes. The acceptance testing phase for Roihu supercomputer has been successfully completed, and the system […] The post Finland’s Roihu Supercomputer Now Open for Research Use appeared first on HPCwire .
Finland's investment in advanced computing infrastructure reflects a global trend towards national self-sufficiency and improved research capabilities in critical technologies.
This development enhances Finland's domestic research and innovation potential, particularly in areas requiring high-performance computing, fostering national tech sovereignty.
Finland now possesses significantly upgraded national HPC resources, reducing reliance on external facilities for advanced scientific and industrial research.
- · Finnish researchers
- · Finnish universities and research institutes
- · HPC-dependent industries in Finland
- · No clear losers
Increased output rates and complexity of scientific research from Finnish institutions due to enhanced computational power.
Potential for Finland to attract more international research collaboration and talent due to its advanced computing infrastructure.
Long-term economic benefits for Finland through the development of new innovation clusters and industries enabled by superior computational biology or AI capabilities.
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