High Performance Computing
AI Innovation Challenge
2023 has quickly emerged as the breakout year for the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). AI’s surge in prominence has ignited stiff competition for essential resources such as data, computing power and more. Evolving from a pipe dream to our present reality, AI now drives transformations and innovations across all facets of society.
National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore is organising the annual High Performance Computing (HPC) Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge (HPCIC23) to give top innovators access to exclusive high performance computing power to bring their vision to life and accelerate solutions in these four key domains:
- Manufacturing, Trade, and Connectivity
- Human Health & Potential
- Smart Nation & Digital Economy
- Urban Solutions and Sustainability
Find out more about our recent Info Session here!
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Challenge Statements
The High Performance Computing Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge by NSCC offers innovators the opportunity to harness their resources and accelerate the creation of transformative solutions, addressing one or more of the following challenge statements:
Timeline
1Info Session
15 Nov 2023
2Application Deadline
10 Jan 2024
3Announcement of Finalists
16 Feb 2024
4Solution Development Phase
Mar - Jun 2024
5Solution Day
5 Jul 2024
Categories
WINNER FOR STUDENT JUNIOR CATEGORY: WATER
FIRST RUNNER UP FOR STUDENT JUNIOR CATEGORY: BYTEHEALER
SECOND RUNNER UP FOR STUDENT JUNIOR CATEGORY: TECH SUPPORT
WINNER FOR STUDENT SENIOR CATEGORY: OWLSHIELD
FIRST RUNNER UP FOR STUDENT SENIOR CATEGORY: SUPERNOVA
SECOND RUNNER UP FOR STUDENT SENIOR CATEGORY: AIRCRAFT AI
WINNER FOR OPEN CATEGORY: WEAVINSIGHT
FIRST RUNNER UP FOR OPEN CATEGORY: TWIN HEART
SECOND RUNNER UP FOR OPEN CATEGORY: SECURADE.AI
Prizes & Opportunities
Up to 15 teams will be shortlisted to proceed to the solution development phase. Shortlisted teams will receive:
Access to one of the most powerful supercomputers in Southeast Asia, ASPIRE 2A
Mentorship and Training by subject-matter experts
Prizes
1st Prize
S$5,000
2nd Prize
S$2,500
3rd Prize
S$1,500
Recognition & Opportunities
- Special mention & recognition at National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards 2024 (For Students Category)
- Special mention & recognition at ACE.SG Startup Awards (For Open Category)
- Featured on Supercomputing Asia Magazine
- Speaking and panelist opportunities at related events.
- Internship opportunities (subject to evaluation and availability).
- Continued support and access to NSCC HPC resources post-challenge.
Check out our FAQs or send us an email at infonscc@ace.sg
Organised by National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore in partnership with Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE.SG)