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Nvidia Co-Launches AI Startup Accelerator in Singapore

Nvidia, in partnership with Singaporean ecosystem builder Tribe and the government agency Digital Industry Singapore, has unveiled the Ignition AI Accelerator, a new program aimed at boosting AI-focused startups in Singapore.

The Ignition AI Accelerator will invest $3 million in this initiative, selecting 15 promising Singaporean AI startups for its inaugural four-month cohort. Participants will receive business and technical support to advance their AI development and commercialization efforts.

Key components of the program include training workshops developed collaboratively by Nvidia and Tribe, as well as potential funding through Enterprise Singapore’s Startup SG Tech grant. Additionally, Nvidia and Tribe will assist startups in gaining accreditation from Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority, enabling them to bid for government and large enterprise contracts.

Chan Ih-Ming, executive director and head of Digital Industry Singapore, highlighted the significance of the accelerator: “The accelerator showcases Singapore’s strengths as a confluence of global technology leaders, emerging innovators, and world-class infrastructure.”

The Ignition AI Accelerator exemplifies the strategic collaboration between leading tech companies and government entities to foster innovation and drive the growth of AI startups in Singapore.
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