June 24, 2026 — A $10-million grant from the National Science Foundation will allow the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) to build Bridges-3, the center’s next flagship supercomputer. Expanding on the capabilities of its predecessor, Bridges-2, Bridges-3 will offer an array of different types of computational nodes that allow users to leverage cutting-edge technologies in complex projects […] The post PSC Secures $10M NSF Grant to Build Bridges-3 Supercomputer appeared first on HPCwire .
The continuous demand for greater computational power and the NSF's strategic investment in advanced research infrastructure drive the timing of this supercomputer development.
This grant signifies ongoing investment in high-performance computing necessary for scientific discovery, AI development, and maintaining national technological leadership.
The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center will significantly expand its computational capabilities, offering more diverse node types for complex, cutting-edge projects to a broader user base.
- · Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
- · NSF-funded research community
- · US scientific leadership
- · HPC hardware providers
- · Competitors with less advanced infrastructure
- · Regional research centers without similar funding
Increased capacity for scientific simulations, AI model training, and data analysis at PSC.
Acceleration of research breakthroughs in various fields dependent on high-performance computing, potentially leading to new technologies and industries.
Enhanced talent attraction and retention in the Pittsburgh region and nationally for high-tech research and development.
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