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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.

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

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. 🌍🇨🇦

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!

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. 🚀

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. 💚

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

09/08/2025

At Computing for Humanity, we’re breaking down barriers to research. 💡

We provide affordable and accessible computing resources so researchers, educators, and students can focus on what truly matters: turning ideas into discoveries. 🌍✨

Resources shouldn’t limit innovation; they should power it. ⚡

09/01/2025

✨ Happy Labour Day! ✨

From all of us at Computing for Humanity, we’re celebrating the hard work, dedication, and creativity that power our communities every day. 💡🌍
Here’s to rest, recognition, and a brighter future ahead.

08/27/2025

🔬✨ From bioinformatics to AI to high-performance computing, we bring hands-on learning straight to your students.

Because the next generation of scientists deserves more than just simulating simulations. 🚀💡

08/26/2025

🌸✨ Happy National Women’s Equality Day! ✨🌸
Today we celebrate women's strength, brilliance, and resilience everywhere 💪💻, especially those using technology to break barriers and create a more inclusive future.
At Computing for Humanity, we believe tech is for everyone. 🌍💡 Here’s to women leading change, uplifting one another, and proving that equality is power. 💖🚀

08/21/2025

"Passionate volunteers and experts who share our excitement for discovery." – Dr. James Green

🌍💡 At Computing for Humanity, we’re proud to support researchers like Dr. Green, who are using technology and collaboration to tackle urgent global challenges, from COVID-19 to cutting-edge machine learning and bioinformatics.

Discover the full story and see how these breakthroughs are made possible ➡️ www.computingforhumanity.com/news/james-green

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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.

How We Help

The Supercomputer for Cancer Research, known as Cancer Computer, was founded in 2015 to help provide leading scientists and cancer researchers with the supercomputing power they need to help find a cure for cancer.

Our team of volunteers fully refurbish end-of-life supercomputers that are donated to us by individuals or businesses. We breathe new life into these machines, diverting them from landfills and instead setting them up at our partners’ data centres to power cancer researchers #ComputingForTheCure!

Our goal is to ensure that cancer researchers have fast, subsidized, and in many cases free, access to the computer hardware, processing capacity and technical support they need to save lives. In short, they bring the research, we bring the supercomputers.

How You Can Help

A cure could be waiting in line for research time. With your support, we can continue to help cancer researchers #ComputingForTheCure!

Learn more at cancercomputer.com

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