Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has joined forces with decentralized AI infrastructure firm Zero Gravity (0G) to launch a groundbreaking S$5 million research hub dedicated to advancing blockchain-powered artificial intelligence technologies. Marking 0G’s first partnership with a university, the four-year collaboration aims to create transparent, secure, and accessible AI systems that redefine how data and computation are managed in the age of decentralization.
Through this strategic partnership, NTU and 0G will fund multiple research projects focused on decentralized AI training, blockchain-integrated model alignment, and proof-of-useful-work consensus mechanisms. By leveraging blockchain technology, the initiative seeks to record, verify, and secure every stage of AI processing — addressing one of the biggest challenges in conventional, closed AI environments: the lack of transparency and accountability.
The hub will also drive innovation through hackathons, scholarships, workshops, and open-source collaborations designed to foster Asia’s decentralized AI ecosystem. Early proof-of-concept projects are expected within two years, with pilot applications targeting key sectors such as finance, healthcare, and smart infrastructure.
Michael Heinrich, CEO and Co-founder of 0G, emphasized the mission behind the collaboration: “Our goal is to make AI a public good. Partnering with NTU allows us to build an open ecosystem where developers, institutions, and communities can contribute, verify, and audit AI systems, moving beyond centralized monopolies.”
NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science, together with the Centre in Computational Technologies for Finance (CCTF), will lead research into scalable AI model training, governance, and blockchain-based security frameworks. This partnership reinforces Singapore’s growing position as a global hub for open and decentralized AI innovation, setting the stage for the next generation of blockchain-integrated intelligence.
