ACAL Partners with Leading Tech Companies to Advance HPC Education

We are thrilled to announce new strategic partnerships with three industry leaders: NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD. These collaborations will significantly enhance our educational offerings and provide unprecedented opportunities for students and researchers across Taiwan.

Partnership Highlights

NVIDIA Collaboration

• Access to latest GPU computing technologies
• CUDA programming workshops and certification programs
• AI and machine learning curriculum development
• Research grants for innovative projects

Intel Partnership

• Intel oneAPI development tools and resources
• Parallel programming training materials
• Faculty development programs
• Student internship opportunities

AMD Alliance

• Access to EPYC and Instinct computing platforms
• ROCm software stack training
• Joint research initiatives
• Hardware donations for educational institutions

Benefits for Students

These partnerships will provide students with:

• Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies
• Direct access to cutting-edge hardware and software
• Internship opportunities at leading technology companies
• Certification programs recognized by industry
• Research funding for innovative projects

Faculty Development

Educators will benefit from:

• Professional development workshops
• Access to latest curriculum materials
• Industry mentorship programs
• Research collaboration opportunities
• Technical support and resources

Implementation Timeline

Phase 1 (Q1 2024)

• Hardware installation and setup
• Initial faculty training programs
• Curriculum integration planning

Phase 2 (Q2 2024)

• Student workshop series launch
• Research project initiation
• Industry mentorship program rollout

Phase 3 (Q3-Q4 2024)

• Full curriculum implementation
• Student certification programs
• Research collaboration expansion

Impact on Taiwan’s Tech Ecosystem

These partnerships represent a significant investment in Taiwan’s technological future:

• Enhanced competitiveness in global tech markets
• Stronger industry-academia connections
• Increased innovation in HPC and AI research
• Better prepared graduates for tech careers

Getting Involved

Educational institutions interested in participating can:

1. Contact our partnership team at partnerships@acal.org.tw
2. Attend our information sessions (dates TBA)
3. Submit proposals for collaborative projects
4. Apply for faculty development programs

Quote from Leadership

“These partnerships mark a new era for HPC education in Taiwan. By working directly with industry leaders, we can ensure our students and researchers have access to the most advanced tools and opportunities available,” said Dr. Lin Mei-Hua, ACAL Director.

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For more information about these partnerships or to explore collaboration opportunities, please contact our partnership team at partnerships@acal.org.tw.