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Germany and Nvidia plan cooperation on AI-powered industrial robots
Germany’s government and Nvidia plan to advance industrial AI through a new cooperation announced in Berlin.
The economy and research ministries signed a statement of intent with the US chipmaker, with a focus on developing AI-powered robots and bringing industrial AI into wider use.
Nvidia plans to offer its AI models to smaller businesses and research institutions, as well as large companies.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged businesses to make industrial data available for AI, while Nvidia chief Jensen Huang warned against giving away German expertise and later buying it back as imported AI.
The government has not said how much it will invest; a media report said it may provide hundreds of millions of euros, including for AI cloud computing capacity.
The companies and government aim to build a stronger AI ecosystem in Europe, but the announcement did not give a timeline for the project.
Germany and Nvidia agreed to cooperate to expand the use of artificial intelligence in industry, including the development of AI-powered robots.
The declaration of intent was signed at the “Invest in Germany” summit in Berlin on October 19.
The project aims to develop industrial AI models using German industrial data and expertise and to establish a high-level industrial AI ecosystem in Europe.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged companies, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, to share more industrial data for AI applications.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said AI should build on German engineering expertise rather than replace it.
- Who
- The German government and Nvidia. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the cooperation.
- What
- They agreed to advance industrial AI in Germany, including AI-powered robots and broader applications.
- When
- October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Berlin, at the “Invest in Germany” summit.
- Why
- The partnership aims to speed up industrial AI, strengthen Germany’s competitiveness and support technological sovereignty.
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Handelsblatt reported that the German government was prepared to invest a three-digit million-euro amount in a joint project with Nvidia.
Germany and Nvidia announced their cooperation at the “Invest in Germany” summit in Berlin.
- Agreement
- Declaration of intent between the German government and Nvidia
- Summit
- Invest in Germany,” Berlin, October 19, 2026
- Investment amount
- Not disclosed by the government
- Reported government contribution
- A three-digit million-euro amount, according to media reports
- Nvidia investment in Germany
- Almost $1 billion in the previous year, according to the company
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