The high-performance computing solutions company Northern Data Group has launched an AI Accelerator programme designed to fast-track AI innovation. The selected startups can establish or scale proof of concept for their AI ideas.
The startups will receive complimentary access to ultra-fast NVIDIA HGX H100 GPU servers connected with NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand networking. This allows them to use solutions that can help fine-tune quantisation and retrieval-augmented techniques, all powered by 100 percent carbon-free energy. Expert engineers from the Northern Data Group will support the startups.
Aroosh Thillainathan, Founder and CEO, Northern Data Group, commented, “We’re excited to launch our AI Accelerator, which supports startups at the forefront of AI-driven innovation globally. Innovation Bravery is a core value for Northern Data Group, and I am proud to support other entrepreneurs and innovators pushing the boundaries of what AI can deliver. Democratizing access to AI technology is hugely important to ensure that organizations of all sizes have the opportunity to propel forward innovative ideas into practical proof of concepts and applications. These advancements can, in turn, significantly impact the future of our industry and beyond.”
Northern Data Group encourages applications from innovative AI and ML-focused companies looking to accelerate their AI proof of concept or scale up a product. Applications are welcome from all sectors, and the review panel will review applications. It will look to progress concepts that have the potential to scale quickly and make the most impact on the future of the AI sector.
The accelerator also provides access to Northern data leadership team mentoring sessions and other industry leaders and partners like Supermicro and HPE.
Suresh Babu, SVP & GM, HPC & AI GTM, HPE, commented, “HPE is proud to deepen our partnership with Northern Data Group, which includes delivering HPE Cray XD solutions to bolster AI innovation, to support the launch of its inaugural AI Accelerator. We look forward to mentoring future AI leaders to fast-track their innovation and experience what’s possible with access to HPC power.”
Northern Data Group encourages applications from innovative AI and ML-focused companies looking to accelerate their AI proof of concept or scale up a product. Applications are welcome from all sectors, and the review panel will review applications. It will look to progress concepts that have the potential to scale quickly and make the most impact on the future of the AI sector.
The selected startups also have dedicated access to NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Institute programme, sessions focusing on ESG in AI from Deloitte, and workshops on navigating the investor landscape from a top investment bank.
Northern Data Group operates Europe’s largest and cleanest GenAI Cloud Service Provider (CSP), Taiga Cloud, and was among the first in Europe to deploy NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs.
Dr. Kunbin Hong, General Manager of Solutions EMEA at Supermicro, commented, “Northern Data Group’s AI Accelerator brings together a hugely impactful collection of businesses from across the AI ecosystem, and our team at Supermicro is delighted to be a part of it. We’ll join the panel of respected industry leaders to review applications and offer mentoring sessions for those selected. Unlocking opportunities for startups to explore AI’s full potential is critical for our industry’s future, and the AI Accelerator is a reflection of this in action.”
