DriverAI Plans 80 MW Quantum AI Data Center in Romania, Marking Country's First
June 9, 2026
DriverAI Plans 80 MW Quantum AI Data Center in Romania, Marking Country's First
DriverAI LLC, a U.S.-based technology company, has announced plans to build an 80 MW Quantum AI Data Center in Luna, Cluj County, Romania, a project that would become the country’s first integrated facility combining high-density GPU computing infrastructure with quantum computing hardware. The development, which is in an advanced stage of preparation, follows a series of site assessments and due-diligence visits by DriverAI executives over recent months.
The facility will be located within an industrial and technology park being developed by Leviatan Group, with infrastructure company E-INFRA overseeing power supply and energy systems, and Carstens Consulting Global Inc. (CCG) supporting project management and institutional coordination. The data center is planned to be built in four phases of 20 MW each, and DriverAI aims to power the entire facility with renewable energy by the completion of the fourth phase.
In a statement, Cary Tatlinger, CEO and Founder of DriverAI, said: “Our assessment visits to Luna and to the industrial and technological park developed by Leviatan Group confirmed what the data already suggested: Romania is uniquely positioned to become a sovereign compute hub for Central and Eastern Europe. The proximity to leading universities, the energy infrastructure, and the commitment of our Romanian partners make this the right location.”
The project has drawn high-level political support. Mircea Abrudean, President of the Senate of Romania, announced on X that the country will host its first Quantum AI Data Centre, a US $1 billion investment, in Luna, Cluj County. “I advocated for this in Washington in February 2026, and this confirms the strong partnership and strategic alignment between Romania & USA,” he wrote. The February meeting in Washington, which included support from the Romanian Embassy, promoted bilateral cooperation and institutional ties between the two countries. DriverAI has also held discussions with the Romanian government regarding the designation of the project as a Strategic Investment, highlighting its relevance to economic cooperation between Romania and the United States.
DriverAI’s technology partners will include chipmakers and quantum computing companies that will supply hardware and platforms for the facility’s AI and quantum computing operations. The development underscores Romania’s growing ambition to position itself as a sovereign compute hub for Central and Eastern Europe, leveraging its energy infrastructure, university partnerships, and strategic alignment with the U.S.
Source: w.media
