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.

640 new cores. 1 powerful purpose. 💻✨Computing for Humanity just expanded the Frontenac Supercomputer at ’s University ,...
11/13/2025

640 new cores. 1 powerful purpose. 💻✨

Computing for Humanity just expanded the Frontenac Supercomputer at ’s University ,boosting research capacity across AI, genomics, and climate modeling.
Each refurbished server = less carbon, more science. 🌱

Together, we’re proving that sustainability and innovation can grow hand in hand.

“That’s why we’re committed to building accessible, nonprofit-driven computing infrastructure that empowers every resear...
10/28/2025

“That’s why we’re committed to building accessible, nonprofit-driven computing infrastructure that empowers every researcher, everywhere.”

Because progress shouldn’t depend on privilege. 💡

💻 myresearchcloud.ca, computing for everyone.

What if computing could help us understand the brain, and the brain could guide us to create smarter, more human-like AI...
10/23/2025

What if computing could help us understand the brain, and the brain could guide us to create smarter, more human-like AI? 🤝🧬

In his latest interview, Prof. Guillaume Dumas shares how his research in social neuro-AI reveals that our brains synchronize during social interactions.
These insights could inspire more cooperative and ethical AI systems.

At for Humanity, we’re building the open, equitable computing infrastructure to make that vision possible. 🌍

👉 Learn more about how open science and shared computing can shape the future of AI and neuroscience.

https://www.computingforhumanity.com/news/7azlz6idy1psahgii1zgorqq3gb69m

💡 Did you know you can directly sponsor access to research computing?With full transparency and zero admin bloat, your c...
10/16/2025

💡 Did you know you can directly sponsor access to research computing?

With full transparency and zero admin bloat, your contribution goes directly to students and researchers who need cloud resources the most.
Together, we can reduce barriers, accelerate discovery, and ensure no researcher is left waiting for compute. 🌍💻

Support Us: computingforhumanity.com/for-donors

🌍 A milestone for Canadian research.We’re proud to announce the launch of myresearchcloud.ca . Canada’s first nonprofit ...
10/14/2025

🌍 A milestone for Canadian research.

We’re proud to announce the launch of myresearchcloud.ca . Canada’s first nonprofit research cloud, created by Computing for Humanity in partnership with ThinkOn.
👉 Free and affordable access to CPUs, GPUs, and storage
👉 100% Canadian data residency and sovereignty
👉 Open to researchers and citizen scientists alike

With 200 free virtual machines now available, we ensure no researcher is left waiting for compute.

🔗 Apply today@https://www.myresearchcloud.ca/

We believe access to research tools shouldn’t depend on resources or geography. 🌍That’s why we’re providing compute powe...
10/09/2025

We believe access to research tools shouldn’t depend on resources or geography. 🌍

That’s why we’re providing compute power to:
• Independent researchers
• Students & postdocs
• Educators in underserved communities
Together, we can make access to research infrastructure equitable, transparent, and impactful. 💡

👉 Learn more: computingforhumanity.com/our-mission

We’re excited to share that Computing for Humanity for Humanity has donated 24 GPU-powered servers to McMaster Universit...
10/07/2025

We’re excited to share that Computing for Humanity for Humanity has donated 24 GPU-powered servers to McMaster University University! 🎓💻

This contribution will accelerate discoveries across multiple fields, from AI and health to climate research, while giving students valuable hands-on experience managing advanced computing infrastructure.

Special thanks to the Catherine & Maxwell Meighen Foundation for supporting the logistics and making this donation possible. 🙏

Together, we’re closing the HPC gap in Canada and empowering the next generation of innovators. 🌍🇨🇦

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Simon Quigley 🌟We’re proud to celebrate Simon Quigley, Solutions Engineer at Inc. and a valued C...
10/02/2025

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Simon Quigley 🌟

We’re proud to celebrate Simon Quigley, Solutions Engineer at Inc. and a valued Computing for Humanity volunteer.

Recently, Simon helped expand the Frontenac supercomputer at ’s University and is now supporting projects at of Toronto, the SGC, and MyResearchCloud.ca , bringing affordable HPC to more researchers.

🙏 Thank you, Simon, for your expertise and dedication!

Since 2015,we’ve been driving innovation by providing computing power,supporting universities,and empowering volunteers,...
09/30/2025

Since 2015,we’ve been driving innovation by providing computing power,supporting universities,and empowering volunteers,all to make advanced research more accessible.🌍💡
We’re always looking to build meaningful partnerships that expand access to technology and accelerate discovery.

Let’s collaborate to make a bigger impact. 🚀

Since 2015, we’ve been driving innovation by providing computing power, supporting universities, and empowering voluntee...
09/17/2025

Since 2015, we’ve been driving innovation by providing computing power, supporting universities, and empowering volunteers, all to make advanced research more accessible. 🌍💡
We’re always looking to build meaningful partnerships that expand access to technology and accelerate discovery. Let’s collaborate to make a bigger impact. 🚀

09/11/2025

💻🌱Tech that powers progress and protects our planet🌍✨

At Computing for Humanity, we repurpose servers to:

♻️ Cut e-waste
⚡ Reduce carbon impact
🌍 Support life-changing research

Because green tech = a brighter future. 💚

✨ You’d be amazed at what “old” tech can do with the right configuration.At Computing for Humanity, we repurpose enterpr...
09/09/2025

✨ You’d be amazed at what “old” tech can do with the right configuration.

At Computing for Humanity, we repurpose enterprise-grade servers to:

♻️ Keep powerful hardware out of landfills
🌍 Cut carbon & e-waste footprint
💡 Power life-changing research in health, AI, climate & beyond

Got equipment to donate? Let’s give it a second life together 🙌

➡️ https://ow.ly/bX6H50WU9jQ

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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.