Ignition AI Accelerator program to fuel next wave of AI innovations in Singapore

Ignition AI Accelerator program to fuel next wave of AI innovations in Singapore

Strategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia (SEA), Singapore is a major global port, aviation hub and home to the regional headquarters of many leading technology companies. Unsurprisingly, it is also well on its way to becoming a global hub for AI.

Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), TRIBE launched the Ignition AI Accelerator Program with NVIDIA’s support to propel the growth of the most promising AI startups and drive the development of cutting-edge AI solutions.

Tribe is a globally renowned accelerator dedicated to identifying and empowering the most promising growth-stage startups that harness the power of blockchain technology to solve real-world challenges.

DISG is established by Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to spearhead the growth and development of the nation’s technology sector.

Ignition AI Accelerator is a rolling initiative designed to identify and support the top 15 AI startups that are pushing the boundaries of AI development. These startups will receive comprehensive support encompassing business, technical and go-to-market guidance, with a special emphasis on leveraging NVIDIA's deep AI expertise to accelerate the production of market-ready AI products and services.

AI Accelerator Launch

About 300 developers and startups filled the launch venue in Singapore. Susan Marshall, Senior Director of Developer Relations, moderated a panel discussion on the big rocks of starting a successful AI startup.

In her closing, Marshall asked the panelists what their advice is for startups to start something.

“AI is not a spectator sport. Just do it,” said Deb Goswami, Head of Developer Programs (Big Data & Analytics) in ASEAN & ANZ at NVIDIA.