Innovation Challenges

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Challenge Owner(s)
National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), AI Singapore
Organiser(s) National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore
Industry Type(s)
Agri-tech, Circular Economy & Sustainability, Digital/ICT, Marine & Offshore, Urban Solutions
Opportunities and Support Up to $5000 prize money, continued access to NSCC HPC resources post-challenge, feature on Supercomputing Asia magazine
Application Start Date 1 November 2023
Application End Date 5 January 2024
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About Challenge

Join us in the HPC AI Innovation Challenge to leverage artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to reimagine processes and accelerate solutions that will bring about sustainable enterprise growth, enhance citizen services, and build sustainable technologically advanced smart cities.

Participants are encouraged to showcase innovative solutions in these four key domains:

  • Manufacturing, Trade, and Connectivity (MTC)
  • Human Health & Potential (HPP)
  • Smart Nation & Digital Economy (SNDE)
  • Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS)

This Challenge is open to government agencies, local enterprises & students from institutes of higher learning. Shortlisted finalists are expected to deliver a prototype during the solution submission stage. They will be given access to resources including training, mentorship from subject experts and HPC resources.

3 categories for the HPC AI Innovation Challenge

  1. Students (Junior) – We welcome teams representing local polytechnics and ITEs in Singapore.
  2. Students (Senior) – We welcome teams representing local universities in Singapore.
  3. Open – We welcome teams representing government agencies, local enterprises, and startups.

Team size is 2-5pax/team, to include at least 1 Singaporean/Permanent Resident/ Work Pass/ Student Pass Holder working for Research Institutes, registered company or studying in an IHL.

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Challenge Owner(s)
National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), AI Singapore
Industry Types(s)Digital/ICT

[HPC AI] Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity

As we journey towards the Singapore Economy 2030 Vision, with the four key pillars of Trade, Enterprise, Manufacturing, and Services, this technological convergence will guide us to chart the next lap of growth, empowering businesses to thrive and innovate in a rapidly evolving landscape.

What We Are Looking For

Innovative solutions in the following areas are welcome (non-exhaustive):

  • Trade (Predictive Analysis, Risk Assessment)
  • Manufacturing (Predictive, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Optimisation and Management)
  • Services (Sentiment Analysis, Personalised Services)
  • Enterprise (Process Automation)

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Challenge Owner(s)
AI Singapore, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Healthcare & Biomedical

[HPC AI] Human Health & Potential

The convergence of High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence offers transformative capabilities that are revolutionising the healthcare industry, optimising patient care, and unlocking the potential of human health and capabilities in unprecedented ways.

What We Are Looking For

Innovative solutions in the following areas are welcome (non-exhaustive):

  • Advancing Patient-Centric Care (Personalised Health Monitoring, Predictive Analytics for Disease Prevention)
  • Revolutionising Innovation (Precision Medicine, Drug Discovery and Development)
  • Optimising Ecosystem (Population and Digital Health, Healthcare Resource Optimisation)

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Challenge Owner(s)
National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), AI Singapore
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Electronics, Financial Services, Land Transport, Logistics

[HPC AI] Smart Nation & Digital Economy

In a digitally advanced Singapore, people are empowered to live meaningful and fulfilling lives, seamlessly enabled by technology, which opens exciting opportunities for everyone. This Digital-first approach integrates a Digital Government, Digital Economy, and Digital Society, leveraging technology to bring transformation in health, transport, urban living, government services, and businesses.

What We Are Looking For

Innovative solutions in the following areas are welcome (non-exhaustive):

  • Digital Government (AI Driven Decision Making, Intelligent Chatbots)
  • Digital Economy (Fraud Detection, AI in E-commerce)
  • Digital Society (Smart City, Autonomous Vehicles)

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Challenge Owner(s)
National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), AI Singapore
Industry Types(s)
Circular Economy & Sustainability, Digital/ICT, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Infrastructure
, Retail, Sustainable Energy, Urban Solutions

[HPC AI] Urban Solutions and Sustainability

Integrating artificial intelligence and high performance computing with initiatives such as The Singapore Green Plan 2030, which includes five key programs – City in Nature, Energy Reset, Sustainable Living, Green Economy, and Resilient Future – Singapore can spearhead the development of smarter, more resilient, and eco-friendly environments, leading to a greener and more sustainable planet for future generations.

What We Are Looking For

Innovative solutions in the following areas are welcome (non-exhaustive):

  • City in Nature (Urban Planning Models, Automated Maintenance in Urban Greenery)
  • Resilient Future (Coastal and Flood Protection)
  • Sustainable Living (Smart Home Solutions, Behavioural Solutions)
  • Energy Reset (Energy Demand Management Solutions, Energy Efficient Solutions, Catalysis)
  • Green Economy (ESG Investing, Carbon Stock Monitoring)

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