Context
- Kanpeki supported an RDI authority in designing a comprehensive program to provide local researchers with access to HPCs, aiming to advance RDI activities, drive growth in breakthrough concepts, and support Saudi Missions
Approach
- Draft an outline of a digital grants program
- Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment through market research and expert interviews to evaluate the demand for HPC in Saudi Arabia
- Benchmark global practices
- Propose a two-phase high-level outline
- Analyze vendor capabilities and interview domain experts
- Develop governance models for Phase 01
- Build cost models, incorporating both operational and financial feasibility
- Draft an RFP for Phase 01 to secure cloud HPC services and outline the technical requirements, timelines, and operational expectations
- Create content for the call for applications
- Develop instructions for creating an application platform to simplify access for researchers
- Review applications for Cycle 01 of Phase 01
Outcomes
- National HPC needs assessment & benchmark
- Two-phase HPC high-level implementation outline
- Guidelines for the application website
- Governance and cost models
- Vendor RFP