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As a public researcher, startup, large company or public administration, you may apply for access to free computing resources provided that your R&D department is based in France and that the resources are used for open research purposes. This implies a commitment to publish the scientific results obtained using the computing infrastructure.

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Supercomputers are the heavyweight champions of the computing world, delivering unmatched speed and power that place them at the very top of global performance rankings: like those featured on the prestigious TOP500 list. These technological marvels typically maintain their dominance for about four to six years before being outclassed by the next generation.

Imagine supercomputers as the rocket ships of computation: while ordinary computers handle everyday tasks, supercomputers blast through complex calculations at breathtaking speeds, millions of times faster. This makes them essential for groundbreaking research in fields like drug development and climate science, where massive data and intense computations are the norm.

Exascale supercomputers mark a revolutionary leap forward in high-performance computing. Achieving one exaflop means these systems can perform an astonishing 10¹⁸ floating-point operations per second, equivalent to a billion billion calculations every second. This unprecedented power opens new frontiers in scientific discovery, simulation, and data analysis.