Who We Are
Smart computing for innovation
SOSCIP is a research and development consortium that pairs academic and industry researchers with advanced computing tools to fuel Canadian innovation within the areas of agile computing, cities, mining, health, digital media, energy, cybersecurity, water and advanced manufacturing.
SOSCIP was established in 2012. Current consortium members include Carleton University, IBM Canada, McMaster University, OCAD University, Ontario Centres of Excellence, Queen’s University, Ryerson University, Seneca College, University of Guelph, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, University of Ottawa, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of Windsor, Western University, Wilfrid Laurier University and York University.
Is SOSCIP for you?
Do you have a big data or advanced computing problem? Would you like to explore how advanced computing tools could be employed to advance your research? Or solve technical challenges? We can help.
With SOSCIP, you get access to Canada’s most powerful advanced computing platforms, expert technical support, dedicated funding for post-doctoral fellows and graduate students, and access to SOSCIP’s partnership network.
Impact Stories
Discover how Ontario researchers are using advanced computing to address relevant industry challenges
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Recent News
Check out the latest announcements, events and more
SOSCIP launches GPU-Accelerated platform
SOSCIP is pleased to announce the installation of our new GPU-Accelerated Platform, made possible through our funding from FedDev Ontario.This state-of-the art platform brings much-needed GPU-acceleration to SOSCIP for the first time.The system will enable SOSCIP researchers and their partnered companies to undertake machine learning/deep learning approaches as well as significant acceleration of other scientific and engineering applications, including materials science, astronomy, geophysics and computational chemistry.
Toronto-based startup accelerator, Next AI accepting applications
NextAI is aimed at entrepreneurs, students, professionals and scientists looking to commercialize research and launch AI-enabled ventures. Applications open Sept.20 and individual applications close Nov. 12.
UofT researchers among 50 Canadians engaged in CHIME
University of Toronto researchers are among the 50 Canadian scientists involved in the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME), a revolutionary new Canadian radio telescope that will map out the history of the universe's expansion.
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