Barcelona Zettascale Lab’s Participation in HiPEAC 2025: Pioneering the RISC-V Ecosystem
The Barcelona Zettascale Lab (BZL) proudly participated in the HiPEAC 2025 event in Barcelona this week. This milestone event, showcasing advancements in high-performance computing (HPC) and embedded systems, provided an ideal platform to emphasize the strategic role of BZL in fostering a RISC-V-based ecosystem in Europe.
RISC-V: A Vision for European Technological Sovereignty
At the forefront of the RISC-V revolution, BZL is working toward advancing European independence in the semiconductor domain. The lab focuses on the development of RISC-V prototypes, both processors and accelerators, aimed at integration into future European supercomputers like MareNostrum 6. By prioritizing energy efficiency, open hardware designs, and innovative software ecosystems, the lab aligns its mission with EU strategies for technological sovereignty and sustainability.
Miquel Moretó’s Leadership in RISC-V Advancements
Dr. Miquel Moretó, a leading researcher from BZL and UPC-BSC, took center stage at HiPEAC 2025. With his expertise in RISC-V vector extensions and energy-efficient architectures, he presented BZL’s recent innovations, including vector processing units (VPU) and custom accelerators for genomic, automotive, and cryptographic applications. These developments marked significant progress in RISC-V-based HPC, targeting scalable and efficient designs.
Building a European RISC-V Ecosystem
BZL’s participation at HiPEAC 2025 underscored its broader vision of creating a robust RISC-V ecosystem in Europe. The lab has actively contributed to prototypes like Lagarto and Sargantana, which serve as foundational steps for designing processors with balanced hierarchical architectures and reduced synchronization overheads. These prototypes highlight the lab’s commitment to open collaboration with partners in academia and industry under initiatives such as the European Processor Initiative (EPI).
HiPEAC: A Catalyst for Collaboration and Innovation
BZL sees HiPEAC as a platform to reinforce collaborations and share its vision for high-performance, energy-efficient computing systems. With training programs, dissemination efforts, and cross-industry partnerships, the lab will leverage HiPEAC’s influence to shape the future of RISC-V computing and ensure Europe’s leadership in HPC technologies.
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