Barcelona Zettascale Lab - Driving Risc-V Innovation for HPC
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 3:00 PM to Thursday, June 12, 2025 4:00 PM · 2 days 1 hr. (Europe/Berlin)
Foyer D-G - 2nd floor
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**Abstract: Barcelona Zettascale Lab (BZL) Project**
The Barcelona Zettascale Lab (BZL), spearheaded by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS), is a visionary initiative advancing Europe’s sovereignty in high-performance computing (HPC). Funded by the Spanish Ministry of Digital Transformation and Civil Service through the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, with support from the European Union’s NextGenerationEU program, BZL is catalyzing innovation in semiconductor and computing technologies.
At its core, BZL focuses on developing next-generation RISC-V-based processors and accelerators tailored for European supercomputers, such as MareNostrum 6, and diverse industrial applications including artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and bioinformatics. Leveraging the open and modular nature of the RISC-V architecture, the lab is creating energy-efficient, scalable solutions to meet the demands of modern HPC workloads while reducing Europe’s reliance on external technologies.
Key innovations include the development of a balanced multicore architecture with integrated vector processing units, hierarchical memory designs, and custom accelerators. To complement this, BZL is building a comprehensive software ecosystem encompassing compilers, runtime systems, and application libraries to ensure seamless integration and performance optimization. These advances directly address challenges of energy efficiency and sustainability, a priority for Europe’s green transition.
BZL is deeply collaborative, partnering with leading European and global organizations to drive innovation and share expertise. Building on the success of prior prototypes, such as Sargantana and Lagarto, the lab is aligned with the European Processor Initiative (EPI), creating a clear pathway to integrate its technologies into supercomputing and industrial systems. This approach positions Europe to lead in the development of globally competitive semiconductor solutions.
Diversity and inclusion are central to BZL’s ethos. The lab actively promotes equitable participation in technology, reducing gender disparities and fostering a diverse talent pipeline. Through education and training initiatives, BZL is disseminating knowledge and preparing the next generation of HPC innovators, further strengthening Europe’s technological ecosystem.
For ISC25, BZL highlights its contribution to the global HPC community through innovative RISC-V advancements that align with sustainability and performance imperatives. By pushing the boundaries of energy-efficient design and fostering collaboration across Europe, the lab aims to empower researchers and industries to achieve unprecedented computational capabilities.
As Europe’s HPC landscape evolves, BZL’s pioneering work in chip design and system integration ensures it will remain at the forefront of global technological leadership. Join us at ISC25 to explore how BZL is shaping the future of HPC and contributing to a sustainable, sovereign, and resilient European computing infrastructure.
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**Abstract: Barcelona Zettascale Lab (BZL) Project**
The Barcelona Zettascale Lab (BZL), spearheaded by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS), is a visionary initiative advancing Europe’s sovereignty in high-performance computing (HPC). Funded by the Spanish Ministry of Digital Transformation and Civil Service through the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, with support from the European Union’s NextGenerationEU program, BZL is catalyzing innovation in semiconductor and computing technologies.
At its core, BZL focuses on developing next-generation RISC-V-based processors and accelerators tailored for European supercomputers, such as MareNostrum 6, and diverse industrial applications including artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and bioinformatics. Leveraging the open and modular nature of the RISC-V architecture, the lab is creating energy-efficient, scalable solutions to meet the demands of modern HPC workloads while reducing Europe’s reliance on external technologies.
Key innovations include the development of a balanced multicore architecture with integrated vector processing units, hierarchical memory designs, and custom accelerators. To complement this, BZL is building a comprehensive software ecosystem encompassing compilers, runtime systems, and application libraries to ensure seamless integration and performance optimization. These advances directly address challenges of energy efficiency and sustainability, a priority for Europe’s green transition.
BZL is deeply collaborative, partnering with leading European and global organizations to drive innovation and share expertise. Building on the success of prior prototypes, such as Sargantana and Lagarto, the lab is aligned with the European Processor Initiative (EPI), creating a clear pathway to integrate its technologies into supercomputing and industrial systems. This approach positions Europe to lead in the development of globally competitive semiconductor solutions.
Diversity and inclusion are central to BZL’s ethos. The lab actively promotes equitable participation in technology, reducing gender disparities and fostering a diverse talent pipeline. Through education and training initiatives, BZL is disseminating knowledge and preparing the next generation of HPC innovators, further strengthening Europe’s technological ecosystem.
For ISC25, BZL highlights its contribution to the global HPC community through innovative RISC-V advancements that align with sustainability and performance imperatives. By pushing the boundaries of energy-efficient design and fostering collaboration across Europe, the lab aims to empower researchers and industries to achieve unprecedented computational capabilities.
As Europe’s HPC landscape evolves, BZL’s pioneering work in chip design and system integration ensures it will remain at the forefront of global technological leadership. Join us at ISC25 to explore how BZL is shaping the future of HPC and contributing to a sustainable, sovereign, and resilient European computing infrastructure.
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