The Ignition AI Accelerator, a collaboration between NVIDIA, Tribe, and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), has announced a strategic partnership with Copute, a pioneering Web3 ecosystem dedicated to decentralized computing for AI and gaming. This collaboration is set to accelerate the growth and development of decentralized AI (DeAI) ventures across APAC.
With Singapore recognized as a global hub for Web3 and AI innovations, this partnership aims to strengthen the city-state’s leadership by leveraging distributed computing resources to fast-track innovative AI solutions. Building on a track record of strategic partnerships — including collaborations with TikTok, MihoYo, leading universities, and emerging Web3 players — Copute will support AI startups within The Ignition AI Accelerator, unlocking access to emerging technologies and global Web3 markets.
Advancing DeAI for Scalable Innovation
DeAI is rapidly gaining momentum in the blockchain ecosystem, offering secure and transparent frameworks for AI development. By combining Copute’s expertise in DeAI with The Ignition AI Accelerator’s extensive network of industry partners, this collaboration aims to converge blockchain-based infrastructures with advanced AI solutions, enhancing scalable computing and ensuring data sovereignty.
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As the Web3 landscape continues to evolve, Copute is developing a community-driven decentralized GPU marketplace, enabling individuals to lend, rent, and earn from their idle computational resources.
Lawrence Lin, CEO & Ecosystem Evangelist of Copute, highlighted the significance of the partnership:
“APAC is fertile land for building the future of DeAI — the union of decentralized Web3 and human-powered AI technologies. As a pioneering DePIN protocol based in Singapore, we are proud to support The Ignition AI Accelerator in their mission to empower builders and ignite innovations in the region through the power of Community Compute.”
Yi Ming Ng, Director at The Ignition AI Accelerator, emphasized the value of the collaboration:
“Our partnership with Copute marks a key milestone in The Ignition AI Accelerator‘s mission to power AI startups and drive synergies with global leaders in emerging technologies. By harnessing Copute‘s distributed resources and DePIN expertise, we aim to strengthen our offerings and create greater value for participating startups while nurturing the next generation of AI builders in APAC.”