Google Cloud, in collaboration with Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), has unveiled the AI Cloud Takeoff (AI CTO) programme, designed to foster AI transformation in 300 Singapore-based companies over the next 12 months. This initiative, part of the Singapore Government’s Enterprise Compute Initiative, seeks to establish AI Centres of Excellence (AI CoEs) to enhance competitiveness and unlock new revenue opportunities.
Building on a successful pilot with 30 companies in November 2024, AI CTO provides a structured framework for companies to centralise AI expertise and resources. Participants will receive up to $365,000 (SG$500,000) in financial incentives to develop AI-driven solutions. The programme includes a two-week AI capacity building bootcamp, technical consultancy services, and Google Cloud credits for solution development.
Philbert Gomez, Senior Vice President of Digital Industry Singapore, highlighted the programme’s potential to drive innovation and productivity across industries. “Our successful pilot with Google Cloud laid a strong foundation, enabling Singapore-based companies to harness tailored AI solutions,” he stated.
The programme offers technical implementation services to integrate AI solutions with existing systems, ensuring data privacy and security. Companies will work with DISG-appointed, Google Cloud-certified partners, including Accenture and Deloitte, to establish their AI CoEs.
Applications for the AI CTO programme are now open, marking a significant step towards AI-driven transformation in Singapore’s business landscape.
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