# 19 existing AI factories

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## Timeline

- **2028**: Operational Target — Gigafactories to become operational within 18 months of contract signing.
- **2027**: Bidder Selection — Successful bidders expected to be announced in early 2027.
- **2026-11-12**: Tender Deadline — Consortia must submit proposals for gigafactory projects by this date.
- **2026-07-30**: EU Announcement — European Commission unveils €10 billion plan for seven AI gigafactories and opens tender process.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### EU to Build 7 AI Gigafactories with €10B, Secures Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm Chips
2026-07-30 17:45:17 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The EU's plan to build seven AI gigafactories, backed by €10 billion and partnerships with top chipmakers, marks a strategic push to gain compute autonomy and accelerate AI development.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/eu-7-ai-gigafactories-10b-euro-race

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