Join us at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2026) in Hamburg, Germany
(23–26 June 2026), Europe’s leading event for high-performance & quantum computing.
We will present our computing infrastructure, including the Karolina and Barbora supercomputers and the VLQ quantum computer, alongside research activities, international projects, and our involvement in EuroHPC JU activities.
How do massive black holes migrate to the centres of galaxies, and how can their movement be modelled as accurately as possible? An international team of scientists sought answers to these questions in a study published in the journal *Astronomy & Astrophysics*. Scientists from IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center also contributed to the research.
High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering 2026 (HPCSE 2026), organised by IT4Innovations, took place from 18 to 21 May 2026 at the Soláň hotel in the Beskydy Mountains. The traditional international conference offered four days of lectures, discussions and networking activities focused on high-performance computing (HPC), applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, quantum technologies and advanced visualisation.
An international team of scientists has developed the VelCrys application, which enables the calculation and visualisation of acoustic wave propagation in crystals, as well as the influence of magnetic fields on their velocity. The tool may support the development of new sensors, magnetoacoustic materials, and ultrasound technologies. Experts from IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava were involved in the application development.
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has, from this year, become a degree-awarding university for the prestigious pan-European master’s programme EUMaster4HPC, thanks to cooperation between its Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center.
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) enables researchers, institutions and companies across Europe to use cutting-edge supercomputers for science and innovation.
Through a range of access modes, applicants can choose the level of computational resources that best matches the stage of their project – from initial testing to large-scale resources for leading-edge projects.
Ostrava, 15 April 2026 – The Czech Republic is entering the next phase of building its quantum communication infrastructure. It now boasts a complete quantum backbone network connecting Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, through which shared information should flow securely, taking into account the potential risks associated with the advent of quantum computers. The Czech side presented the results of the pilot operation on 14 April 2026, at the ceremonial launch of the Czech Quantum Communication Infrastructure (CZQCI). The event was attended by representatives of the European Union, foreign consortia, government agencies, research institutions, and industry.
Ostrava, 24 March 2026 – Modern film effects, animations, and scientific visualisations increasingly involve digital scenes hundreds of gigabytes in size. For the graphics cards tasked with processing these images, this presents a major challenge – their memory is orders of magnitude smaller. Researchers at IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, have developed a method that allows scenes larger than the combined memory of all GPUs in a system to be rendered efficiently. By cleverly combining GPU memory with the system RAM, the approach enables extremely large scenes to be processed without a significant drop in performance.
The tomato yellow leaf curl virus is among the most serious diseases affecting tomatoes. In some regions of the world, it can cause yield losses of up to 60% and, in susceptible varieties, almost complete crop failure. Scientists are therefore seeking ways to better understand how the virus spreads and how to mitigate its effects. Researchers from IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center also contributed to the research, which employs advanced mathematical modelling.
Do you use the KAROLINA supercomputer for your research? You now have the opportunity to receive expert support to help speed up your calculations and use your allocated computational resources more efficiently.
IT4Innovations has been involved in the activities of the POP Centre of Excellence since 2018. Users of the KAROLINA supercomputer can take advantage of the services and support provided by POP3 – Performance Optimisation and Productivity Centre of Excellence – free of charge.
Ostrava, 18 March 2026 – IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, part of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, unveils five cutting-edge projects, known as research flagships, which will push the boundaries of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies in the coming years and support Czech and European research and industry.
This year, IT4Innovations celebrates 15 years since its establishment. Over this time, the centre has built a leading national supercomputing infrastructure – from Anselm, Salomon and Barbora, through Karolina and Barbora NG, to its participation in the operation of one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers, LUMI, and now also the Czech Republic’s first quantum computer, VLQ.
IT4Innovations warmly invites you to the High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering 2026 international conference (HPCSE 2026), which will take place on 18–21 May 2026 in the Beskydy Mountains at the Horský hotel Soláň.
Researchers from IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, part of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, have, together with partners, developed a system that enables more precise analysis of the risk of outages in electrical and communication networks in the Czech Republic. Using open-source software and Barbora and Karolina supercomputers, they can quickly simulate long-term network operation, identify critical points, and plan maintenance to reduce the risk of large-scale failures.
Ostrava, 12 February 2026 – Europe and Japan are entering a new phase of collaboration in supercomputing and quantum technologies through the Q-Neko project. This initiative brings together leading research organisations and technology companies from both regions to jointly develop new types of computing solutions for the future. Czech experts from IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, part of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, are also involved in the project.
This year, representatives of IT4Innovations actively participated for the first time in a prestigious Asian conference focused on supercomputing and high-performance computing — SCA/HPCAsia 2026. The event took place in Osaka, Japan, and attracted 2,636 participants from 45 countries. The programme focused on HPC, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies. Keynote speakers included experts from the United States, Japan, and Europe. The conference also featured an exhibition section showcasing 100 institutions, companies, and research projects, including six innovative start-ups.
Czech Republic, 29 January 2026 – Scientists at IT4Innovations, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, have developed a new artificial intelligence model capable of detecting epileptic seizures from EEG recordings of brain activity with high accuracy. When tested on clinical data, the system achieved an average accuracy of 96 percent. The research results were published in the Neurocomputing journal.
An international team of scientists, including experts from IT4Innovations, has revealed where excited states are localised in carbon dots and how accessible they are to the surrounding environment. Using supercomputer simulations and laboratory experiments, the researchers described the internal organisation of carbon dots, opening the way to their more efficient use in sensors and photocatalysis.
