Aethir, a leading GPU-as-a-service platform, has partnered with The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi (ADBC) to foster Web3 innovation in the MENA region.
This collaboration will focus on advancing AI and gaming projects through Aethir’s $100 million Ecosystem Fund, which includes GPU subsidies and token grants for eligible ventures in Abu Dhabi and the broader region.
Aethir, with its extensive decentralized GPU cloud infrastructure, offers high-performance computing solutions that cater to AI and gaming companies.
ADBC, a key player in the UAE’s Web3 space, will support the onboarding of these projects, providing regulatory, business, and market entry expertise to ensure their success in the region.
The Aethir Ecosystem Grant Program targets four key categories of projects:
- Gaming Innovators: Blockchain-based gaming projects pushing the boundaries of Web3 gaming and engaging large, active user bases.
- AI-Integrated Enterprises: Companies developing AI solutions requiring intensive computing power, including LLM training and AI inference.
- Cloud Gaming Platforms: Platforms seeking to expand user engagement with premium cloud infrastructure.
- Pre-Launch Companies: Stealth-mode startups preparing for milestones such as TGEs or Beta launches.
Through this partnership, Aethir will provide compute subsidies and token grants, while ADBC will play a crucial role in helping startups navigate the MENA market.
The collaboration aims to enhance AI and gaming capabilities, further positioning the region as a hub for Web3 innovation.
Details about the grant application process and timeline will be shared in the near future through Aethir’s official channels.
