IT4Innovations is the Czech Republic’s national supercomputing centre and a research, development, and innovation hub based in Ostrava. Active since 2013, it supports scientific research and innovation across disciplines by applying high-performance computing (HPC), high-performance data analysis (HPDA), quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. Its users include Czech and international research teams from academia and the private sector, as well as industry partners.

The centre provides access to state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, including the Karolina, LUMI, Barbora, and Barbora NG supercomputers, the VLQ quantum computer, data storage, and visualization and virtual-reality facilities. Its services also encompass computing-resource allocation, user support and documentation, training, and opportunities to access resources through open, institutional, and community programmes. IT4Innovations conducts research through specialist laboratories and projects, and collaborates with industry through a portfolio of services and cooperation initiatives, including the European Digital Innovation Hub Ostrava and LUMI AI Factory. It also contributes to education through degree programmes, trainee opportunities, educational projects, and professional and public events.