On May 19, 2025, during the Choose France Summit, President Emmanuel Macron unveiled an ambitious project: the creation of an artificial intelligence (AI) campus in Fouju, a small village in Seine-et-Marne. This campus will be the largest in Europe, supported by an announced investment of nearly 50 billion euros. This initiative aims to position France as a leading player in the field of AI while stimulating the economic development of the region.
A colossal project for Seine-et-Marne
The AI campus project in Fouju will represent a huge spotlight on Seine-et-Marne. Located on a plot of 70 to 80 hectares near Melun, this super campus will bring together data centers, high-performance computing infrastructures, as well as spaces dedicated to education and research. Its strategic location, close to the A5 motorway, will facilitate access and exchanges with other innovative structures.
A significant investment
The announcement of this campus is part of a strong political will to take a leading position in the artificial intelligence sector. With an investment of nearly 50 billion euros, the project is seen as an engine for economic development, capable of generating thousands of jobs. According to sources close to the matter, this project is considered of major national interest.
Collaboration of key AI stakeholders
The campus will be developed by a joint venture bringing together major players in the sector. Among these partners are the Public Investment Bank (Bpifrance), funds from the United Arab Emirates specializing in advanced technologies, as well as leaders like NVIDIA, recognized for its computing infrastructure. This cooperation promises to ensure a high level of innovation and expertise on the site.
A cutting-edge infrastructure
The future AI campus will be designed to cover the entire lifecycle of AI, from model design to their deployment in real-world use cases. Bpifrance has announced that this site aims to achieve a capacity of 1.4 GW and will integrate large-scale testing structures and real-world development environments. This highly specialized infrastructure is expected to accelerate the integration of AI in strategic sectors such as healthcare, finance, and energy.
Impact on the local economy
The economic fallout from this project is expected to benefit the entire region. Local elected officials, including the mayor of Crisenoy, see this development as an opportunity to revitalize the local economy. By avoiding the logistics infrastructures previously mentioned, the campus could transform the dynamics of the territory and bring cutting-edge infrastructures nearby.
Future prospects
Construction work is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026, with commissioning expected by 2028. The development of this campus could transform Fondju into a flagship site for technological innovation in Europe, strengthening the digital sovereignty of France and the European Union.
