SeerBI joins NVIDIA Inception to deliver data technology solutions to the maritime industry

Tees Valley-based data science specialist company SeerBI today announced it has joined NVIDIA Inception, a programme designed to nurture start-ups that revolutionise industries with advancements in AI and data science.

SeerBI, which is based in Teesside University’s Launchpad business incubator, is focused on applying data science practices into legacy industries, such as transport and, more specifically, the maritime sector, to help them apply AI and machine learning to improve operations and productivity.

The business, which was founded in October 2021 by Teesside University graduate Owain Brennan, provides data visualisation and business intelligence to help organisations become more innovative through the application of already held and collected data.

NVIDIA Inception helps start-ups during critical stages of product development, prototyping and deployment. Every NVIDIA Inception member gets a custom set of ongoing benefits, such as NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute credits, marketing support and technology assistance, which provides these businesses with the fundamental tools to help them grow.

With support from NVIDIA Inception, SeerBI is able to provide a full-service solution from inception to integration.

NVIDIA Inception will allow SeerBI to gain access to world-class machine learning tools and models to further support its clients and the growth of the business.

Additionally, Inception provides opportunities for SeerBI’s team to receive training in cutting-edge technologies such as neural networks and robotics. Coupled with access to NVIDIA’s technology assistance programme, SeerBI can deliver cutting-edge technology directly to its clients.

Inception will also offer SeerBI the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading experts and other AI-driven organisations.

Owain Brennan, 23, founder and Managing Director of SeerBI, said: “NVIDIA Inception will add value to our existing expertise and provide additional benefits through its advancements and reputation in the world of machine learning and AI.

“The opportunity for a young start-up based in the Tees Valley to work with such a world-leading organisation is one that we could not pass up. We are very excited to build this relationship alongside playing our part in revolutionising the maritime industry.”

David Dixon, Digitisation for Growth Manager at DigitalCity, the Teesside University-based initiative to drive growth in the Tees Valley’s tech sector, said: “It is fantastic to see another innovative young company develop and grow in the Tees Valley.

“The maritime sector is one of the Tees Valley’s oldest industries and this partnership between SeerBI and NVIDIA will enable it to access cutting edge technology to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.”

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