Core AI shares rise 10.22% premarket after announcing joint venture with Optimus Tech to launch OptiCore datacenters near R1 universities.

Core AI Holdings surged 10.22% in premarket trading following the announcement of a joint venture with Optimus Technology Group to launch OptiCore Datacenters. The partnership aims to develop sovereign, high-performance data centers near U.S. R1-designated universities, targeting advanced AI and machine learning research. These institutions, critical to federally funded projects including DARPA initiatives, offer access to significant government research funding. The move positions Core AI to capitalize on the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market, with CEO Aitan Zacharin emphasizing the strategic opportunity to accelerate AI innovation while creating a scalable platform for long-term growth. The initiative aligns with rising global demand for data center capacity, leveraging Optimus’ expertise in secure, high-performance infrastructure. This partnership underscores Core AI’s pivot toward infrastructure leadership, addressing a market projected to require $6.7 trillion in investment by 2030.