Xin Hua She·2025-11-12 06:47Core Insights - Microsoft announced a $10 billion investment in a data center project in Portugal during the 2025 Web Summit in Lisbon [2] - The investment will be made in collaboration with Portugal's "Startup Hub" and UK-based Nscale, focusing on the installation of 12,600 next-generation NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GB30 graphics processors [2] - This investment is expected to begin in early 2026 and is positioned as one of the largest investments in AI computing power in Europe [2] Investment Details - The $10 billion investment will be directed towards a data center located in Sintra, Portugal [2] - The project aims to enhance Portugal's competitiveness due to its relatively low energy costs, favorable climate conditions, and robust high-speed broadband infrastructure [2] Industry Context - Portugal's Minister of Reforms, Gonçalo Matias, expressed the country's ambition to become a leading hub for AI in Europe, with expected related investments exceeding €16 billion [2] - The 2025 Web Summit is anticipated to attract over 70,000 attendees, including more than 2,500 startups and over 1,000 investors [2]