The Baltic AI Giga Factory aims to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence in the region. The project's main outcomes will be the establishment of a high-performance AI centre in Poland and a significant increase in the use of AI technologies among businesses, citizens, and public administrations across the region. A key part of the project involves developing Polish and Baltic language models, such as PLLuM and Bielik, and integrating generative AI into administrative tools and processes.
Every major investment in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia is an investment in the security and economic strength of the entire Baltic region. Therefore, we must act as a single region — fast, innovative and reliable. In areas such as defence, artificial intelligence and green technologies, we can and must grow together if we want to be equal players in the geopolitical arena," says Lukas Savickas, Minister of the Economy and Innovation of Lithuania.
According to the minister, it is important to ensure that the interests of Eastern European countries and smaller communities are represented in the development of AI in Europe, and that their niche competencies become a key contribution to common European AI goals. Together with Poland, Latvia and Estonia, Lithuania is seeking to establish the Baltic region as a potential centre for AI development.
Having received government approval, Lithuania is preparing a smaller-scale application to the European Commission for the establishment of a national AI factory. This would contribute significantly to the Baltic region's AI infrastructure and could form part of a regional AI 'giga factory'. The project is worth €100 million. The centre is planned to function as a national hub for artificial intelligence expertise and technology, bringing together advanced computing infrastructure, data, talent, and scientific and business knowledge in a single space. The public sector, businesses and academic institutions will collaborate closely to ensure that AI solutions are developed and implemented, from public services to industry and defence.
According to the proposal submitted by the Baltic States and Poland, the centre of the higher-value, larger-scale 'giga factory' would be located in Poland, primarily in two locations, to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and minimal data transmission delays. Several locations are currently being considered. All options must ensure sufficient infrastructure, access to green energy, and reliable cooling systems.
'I am proud that Poland is building a coalition of countries and stakeholders committed to developing artificial intelligence, together with other countries. The Baltic AI Giga Factory will provide world-class computing infrastructure for researchers, entrepreneurs, industry and citizens across the region. It would collaborate closely with national AI centres in Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Krakow, Poznań, Gdańsk, Wrocław and Warsaw to foster a connected innovation ecosystem," said Dariusz Standerski, Poland's Vice-Minister of Digital Affairs.
The project's planned budget is €3 billion. The majority of these funds will be allocated to the capital expenditure necessary for constructing the Giga Factory. The proposal provides for significant private investment, with the expectation that private funds will account for 65% of the total investment.
At this initial stage, the consortium consists of interested parties, including cloud service providers, leading AI companies, research institutes, and industry associations. It is expected that the consortium will grow to better meet market needs and the scale of the planned activities.
