IBM and the National University of Singapore (NUS) are teaming up to launch a new AI research and innovation center in Singapore. This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate scientific research by leveraging IBM’s full-stack AI infrastructure and a selection of open-source models, including IBM’s acclaimed Granite models.
At the heart of this partnership is a shared commitment to advance Singapore’s National AI Strategy through cutting-edge AI research. The center, based at the NUS School of Computing, will house the first full-stack AI infrastructure system on a university campus in the Asia-Pacific region, courtesy of IBM.
With a strong focus on sustainability and open innovation, the center will serve as a platform for collaboration between Singapore agencies, academic institutions, research organizations, and companies. By developing trust-building tools and methodologies, IBM and NUS aim to drive the quality and pace of AI technology adoption.
To power future AI research, the collaboration will feature IBM’s state-of-the-art AI accelerators and a full stack of open-source, cloud-native software. This infrastructure, combined with NUS’ expertise, will enable the development of more powerful and efficient AI systems capable of handling complex tasks.
The partnership also seeks to support local deep-tech startups through the NUS Graduate Research Innovation Programme (GRIP) and provide access to the AI Innovation Platform with Red Hat OpenShift AI and IBM’s watsonx platform. By fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, IBM and NUS aim to contribute to the growth of Singapore’s AI ecosystem and address the rising demand for AI intelligence.
Overall, this collaboration underscores the importance of industry-academia partnerships in driving technological innovation and talent development. By combining IBM’s cutting-edge technology with NUS’ research capabilities, the new AI research center is poised to make significant strides in AI research and contribute to Singapore’s position as a leader in AI innovation.
