News
Abu Dhabi's MGX Expands Campus AI to France to Scale European Tech Research
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 3, 2026 · 2 min read
The Abu Dhabi-based AI investment firm will partner with French entities to develop infrastructure and technical talent.
MGX, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign artificial intelligence investment vehicle, is expanding its Campus AI initiative to France. The expansion aims to scale AI infrastructure and technical research across the European market through strategic partnerships with French technology entities. The initiative focuses on developing specialized AI talent and providing startups with access to high-performance computing resources. MGX, which was established earlier this year by Mubadala Investment Company and G42, is tasked with deploying capital into AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and core software technologies globally. Bilateral Technology Investment The move into France follows high-level diplomatic and economic engagements between the UAE and French governments. France has emerged as a primary hub for European AI development, led by companies such as Mistral AI. By expanding Campus AI, MGX enters a market that has actively sought Gulf investment through initiatives like "Choose France" to bolster its domestic tech ecosystem. The partnership model involves direct investment into localized research clusters. These clusters are designed to bridge the gap between academic research and…