EL DORADO HILLS, CA, Apr 22, 2025 – Blaize Holdings, Inc. announced that it has been selected by the Chungbuk Institute of Science and Technology (CBIST) to develop the region’s Digital Innovation Hub, expanding AI-powered smart city solutions across Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea.
Through the partnership, Blaize will provide CBIST with core technologies for smart city implementation in AI, edge computing, IoT, and data analytics. Blaize will also offer technical consulting and support during pilot testing.
In mission-critical settings like smart cities, latency, bandwidth constraints, and reliance on legacy cloud services are unacceptable. These environments require real-time decision-making, on-site processing, and AI solutions that are both scalable and affordable. Blaize supports edge AI applications with low power consumption and optimized latency, making it suitable for smart city infrastructure.
“CBIST and Blaize share a common vision: a smarter planet, powered by edge AI. This collaboration with the Chungbuk Digital Innovation Hub will not only unlock smart city capabilities in the region, but demonstrate the impact AI can have worldwide,” said Dinakar Munagala, CEO and co-founder, Blaize. “We look forward to closely collaborating with CBIST and bringing greater innovation to South Korea.”
CBIST is developing smart city solutions in Chungcheongbuk-do and has chosen Blaize as a key technology partner. The company is also collaborating with other semiconductor firms to apply AI in public services.
Source: Blaize
About Blaize
Blaize, founded in 2010 and headquartered in El Dorado Hills, CA, specializes in edge artificial intelligence (AI) computing solutions. The company offers a combination of hardware and software products, including the Blaize Graph Streaming Processor (GSP) and AI Studio, designed to facilitate AI processing from data centers to edge devices. Blaize serves various industries such as automotive, smart cities, defense, healthcare, and industrial automation. As of 2025, the company employs approximately 350 individuals globally. In 2024, Blaize reported revenues of $1.6 million. The company has secured over $330 million in funding from investors including DENSO, Mercedes-Benz AG, Magna, and Samsung.