The Northern Data Group's AI accelerator will fast-track the world's most innovative ideas
Northern Data Group (NDG) has launched an AI Accelerator program providing access to powerful NVIDIA hardware, mentorship, and workshops for selected startups. With the accelerator, NDG aims to democratize access to sustainable AI technology and drive global innovation.
High-Performance Computing (HPC) solutions provider Northern Data Group recently announced the launch of its inaugural AI Accelerator, which will provide selected startups with complimentary access to state-of-the-art NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs and NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand networking, powered by 100% carbon-free energy. Additionally, the accelerator will procure access to mentoring sessions from Northern Data Group's leadership and representatives from industry-leading companies and strategic partners, such as HPE and Supermicro.
Selected applicants will also enjoy dedicated access to NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Institute program, Environmental, Social & Governance in AI sessions from Deloitte, and workshops guiding the applicants on navigating the investor landscape, organized by a top investment bank.
Taiga Cloud, operated by Northern Data Group, is Europe's largest and cleanest GenAI Cloud Service Provider (CSP). Northern Data Group deployed some of the first NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs. With its AI Accelerator, the company will democratize access to its HPC solutions, ensuring that purchasing power and dominance aren't unsurmountable roadblocks to innovation.
The AI Accelerator welcomes applications from all sectors, especially AI and ML-focused companies looking to accelerate their AI proof of concept or scale up a product. The industry-leader-conformed review panel will prioritize applications that show potential for quick scalability and maximal impact on the future of AI.