As Europe drives its digital and green transitions, cloud and HPC technologies are powering everything from AI to climate modeling and smart mobility. But several key barriers remain — from digital skills shortages to talent gaps and underused infrastructure.
That’s where ACHIEVE comes in – a master’s program equipping students with hands-on, future-ready skills in cloud and HPC, fully aligned with Europe’s digital transformation goals.
Why this education matters 👇
1️⃣ Digital Skills Gap
Only 55.6% of the EU population has basic digital skills.
The EU will fall short of its 2030 target – just 12 million ICT specialists projected vs 20 million needed.
(Digital Skills & Jobs EU: https://tinyurl.com/58ud55vp)
2️⃣ HPC Talent Shortage
HPC expertise is lacking across Europe — crucial for AI, science, and industrial R&D.
70% of EU companies cite the lack of digital skills as a major barrier to investment.
(Digital Skills & Jobs Europe: https://tinyurl.com/mvchudrx)
3️⃣ Cloud Value Gap
Cloud adoption is accelerating, but only 20% of European companies report realizing its full value.
McKinsey cites challenges in cloud strategy, talent alignment, and organizational readiness as key barriers.
(McKinsey: https://tinyurl.com/3txs2f9r)
4️⃣ Economic Impact of Digital Transformation
The EU data economy is reaching €829B in 2025. Demand for data professionals has reached 10.9M in 2025.
Cloud and HPC are central to enabling this shift.
(European Council: https://tinyurl.com/4e3nume7)
5️⃣ Strategic Sovereignty & Technological Autonomy
The EU aims to reduce dependence on foreign digital infrastructure by building homegrown HPC, cloud, and AI ecosystems.
Achieving this requires skilled professionals trained through programs like ACHIEVE.
(European HPC Joint Undertaking: https://tinyurl.com/336xac2h)
📘 About ACHIEVE:
The program delivers a double-degree MSc (ISCED Level 7, 120 ECTS) focused on Cloud and Networking Infrastructure, with specializations in green HPC and a minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Co-designed by 8 universities in 6 countries and leading industry partners, the program is coordinated by EIT Digital, a leader in advanced digital skills education in Europe.
Let’s close the skills gap – and shape Europe’s digital future with cloud and HPC talent trained at home.
Learn more about ACHIEVE
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