Last mentioned: Mar 16, 2026
Operational Target
Target window for the first operational nuclear-powered AI factory to come online.
Regulatory Filing
Anticipated submission of licensing applications for the first co-located SMR and AI data center.
Feasibility Phase
Expected completion of initial site selection and technical feasibility studies for integrated facilities.
Collaboration Announced
AtkinsRéalis and Nvidia announce their partnership to build nuclear-powered AI factories.
Partnership Announced
AtkinsRéalis and Nvidia officially reveal collaboration on nuclear-powered AI factories.
Nvidia AI Factory Concept
Nvidia begins promoting the 'AI Factory' model for sovereign AI infrastructure.
Rebranding to AtkinsRéalis
SNC-Lavalin rebrands to AtkinsRéalis to focus on engineering and nuclear services.
AtkinsRéalis and Nvidia have entered a strategic collaboration to develop AI factories powered by nuclear energy, addressing the massive power requirements of next-generation data centers. This partnership combines Nvidia's high-performance computing architecture with AtkinsRéalis' expertise in nuclear engineering and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
AtkinsRéalis and Nvidia have announced a strategic collaboration to develop nuclear-powered 'AI factories,' addressing the critical need for carbon-free baseload power in high-density data centers. This partnership marks a significant convergence between the nuclear engineering sector and the artificial intelligence infrastructure market.
AtkinsRéalis and Nvidia have announced a strategic collaboration to develop 'AI factories' powered by nuclear energy, addressing the massive power requirements of next-generation computing. The partnership combines AtkinsRéalis’ nuclear engineering expertise with Nvidia’s AI infrastructure to create high-performance, low-carbon data centers.