Computing for Humanity

Computing for Humanity Computing for Humanity provides researchers with supercomputing power.More research more discoveries! Research doesn´t know frontiers. Stay tuned for more!

As part of our rebranding, The Supercomputer for Cancer Research, known as Cancer Computer has changed its name to Computing for Humanity, implementing a broader mandate to find treatments for diseases, develop new technologies, and solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. This mission strives to provide high performance computing resources for researchers. Computing for Humanity recycles donated hardware from our cherished partners, refurbishes the gear to high performance industry standards (often near 80% of its original lifespan) and donates the machines to researchers. In order to accomplish this, we upgrade the memory, change the drives and optimize the system. Our partnerships with our donors and partners are key to giving support to our endeavors. We have provided over 258,352,800 core computing hours since the project began in 2015. Currently, we are serving 18 universities and 5 research centers with 31 projects across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Japan. Learn more about our programs and apply for research opportunities by visiting our coming updated website.

Not every breakthrough starts with a big lab or massive funding 💰 .At Computing for Humanity with myresearchcloud.ca, ...
02/19/2026

Not every breakthrough starts with a big lab or massive funding 💰 .

At Computing for Humanity with myresearchcloud.ca, researchers and innovators can explore a wide range of directions—from AI and cybersecurity to climate resilience, health, and community-driven technology—without needing exclusive infrastructure or privileged access.

We enable access. And access is what makes equitable research possible.


This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a different kind of love 💙At Computing for Humanity, collaboration is what makes...
02/13/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a different kind of love 💙

At Computing for Humanity, collaboration is what makes impact possible — connecting donors, researchers, and technology to power discovery.

Donors 🤝 Researchers
Technology 🤝 Impact
Infrastructure 🤝 Discovery
Happy Valentine’s Day to our community!

Only 35% of STEM bachelor’s degree holders in Canada are women, according to (2024).While the reasons behind this gap a...
02/11/2026

Only 35% of STEM bachelor’s degree holders in Canada are women, according to (2024).

While the reasons behind this gap are complex, one thing is clear: access to opportunities and research infrastructure plays an important role in who gets to innovate, lead, and scale their ideas.

At , we work to expand access to high-performance computing resources so more scientists — including women — can develop their research, advance in AI and data, and contribute to technological progress.
Supporting equitable access to infrastructure is one piece of building a more inclusive innovation ecosystem.

Access creates opportunity. Opportunity strengthens innovation.

Every breakthrough starts somewhere—and often, it starts small.This is why MyResearchCloud.ca exists: to give researcher...
02/06/2026

Every breakthrough starts somewhere—and often, it starts small.

This is why MyResearchCloud.ca exists: to give researchers a starting point.
A place to test a niche idea, gather early evidence, and build proof before funding ever enters the picture.

As Craig McLellan explains, without that seed cloud, many research journeys would never begin.

🌱 Ideas need space to grow
☁️ Access shouldn’t be a barrier

Reusing servers saves more than hardware.By extending the life of enterprise-grade servers, we reduce the need for new m...
02/04/2026

Reusing servers saves more than hardware.

By extending the life of enterprise-grade servers, we reduce the need for new manufacturing—cutting water use, energy consumption, and carbon emissions tied to producing new equipment.

At Computing for Humanity, repurposed servers power research instead of becoming e-waste.

Because sustainability isn’t just about recycling—it’s about reuse with impact.

Data doesn’t fail—access does.Every day, valuable research data sits unused because researchers don’t have the infrastru...
01/27/2026

Data doesn’t fail—access does.
Every day, valuable research data sits unused because researchers don’t have the infrastructure to process it. When that happens, ideas stall, evidence disappears, and potential impact is lost.

This carousel breaks down what happens when access is missing—and why nonprofit, free and low-cost cloud resources matter.

Because data only creates change when researchers can actually use it.
☁️ myresearchcloud.ca

01/21/2026

Great research shouldn’t be limited by access to infrastructure.

That’s why ThinkOn and Computing for Humanity are building MyResearchCloud.ca—a nonprofit, Canadian cloud that helps researchers start, test, and grow ideas without needing big budgets.

Because innovation should be driven by ideas, not privilege.

☁️ Accessible cloud for Canadian research
🎙️ Read the full interview with ThinkOn CEO Craig McLellan on our website

https://www.computingforhumanity.com/news/building-canadas-research-future-how-thinkon-and-computing-for-humanity-are-democratizing-access-to-cloud-innovation

✨ Happy Holidays from Computing for Humanity ✨2025 was an incredible year of milestones, challenges, and new partnership...
12/19/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from Computing for Humanity ✨

2025 was an incredible year of milestones, challenges, and new partnerships. It wouldn't have been possible without our board members, donors, partners, volunteers, researchers, and supporters. Your belief in our mission helps transform technology into real impact—advancing scientific research, supporting education, and promoting sustainability across communities.

Together, we are making computing more accessible, equitable, and sustainable. We’re grateful to be part of a community that believes technology can serve the public good.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright, inspiring start to the new year. 💛

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12/17/2025

This holiday season, we’re grateful for the people who believe in the power of technology to advance science and create real impact.

Today, we’re sharing a message from one of our donors, Liseanne Cadieux—why she chose to support Computing for Humanity and what impact matters most to her.

If this message resonates with you and you’d like to support our mission, please consider donating here:
👉 https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/137447

🌍 From underserved grad students to independent innovators, we’re providing free and affordable computing so ideas can g...
12/02/2025

🌍 From underserved grad students to independent innovators, we’re providing free and affordable computing so ideas can grow.

This holiday season, your support means access for all.

Let’s break barriers together. ❤️✨
🔗 Link in bio to donate https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/137447

💡 Imagine 320 physical cores, 640 logical threads, that’s the kind of power your donation supports.This year, we’re hono...
11/28/2025

💡 Imagine 320 physical cores, 640 logical threads, that’s the kind of power your donation supports.

This year, we’re honouring the spirit of circular computing: refurbishing systems, donating infrastructure, reducing waste, and advancing science.
Let’s make every dollar count. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/137447

🎁 This holiday season, your gift becomes computing power for discovery. At , we believe no great idea should be stalled...
11/24/2025

🎁 This holiday season, your gift becomes computing power for discovery. At , we believe no great idea should be stalled because of a lack of computational resources.
Join us to empower students, researchers, and citizen scientists, share the gift of access.

👉 Donate today, and help propel breakthroughs in genomics, climate modelling, AI and more.
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=653LN8KP65MWC

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#ComputingForTheCure

Cancer Research Faces a Problem

All around the world cancer researchers, scientists and academic organizations are changing the face of cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Unfortunately, possible advances are put on hold while researchers wait months or even years for a slice of time on a supercomputer.

These long wait times for computing power delay possible breakthroughs to finding a cure that could save the life of a friend or loved one.

Scientists need timely access to the right technology – that’s where we come in.