Recognizing Excellence in AI Innovation
In October 2025, Obuda University secured the prestigious Huawei Cloud Industry AI Application Innovation Award at the Huawei Connect conference in Shanghai. The honor, awarded to institutions that demonstrate outstanding use of AI to solve real‑world industrial problems, underscores the university’s active role on the global AI research stage.
How the Award Was Earned
Obuda’s victorious project was a large‑scale, cloud‑based AI system that leverages a deep‑learning infrastructure provided by Huawei. The platform combines 1.5 terabytes of VRAM, more than five petaflops of processing power, and the DeepSeek R1 large language model—equipped with 671 billion parameters—to drive research across disciplines.
Chief of the IT Office, Csaba Iván, said the system serves a dual purpose. It gives faculty and students a secure interface for LLM‑based research while also powering a range of industry‑focused AI applications, from predictive maintenance in manufacturing to advanced medical imaging support.
Driving Impact Through Collaboration
Professor Levente Kovács, Rector of Obuda, highlighted the university’s partnership model. “By marrying forward‑looking research with steep industry engagement, we produce solutions that create immediate value and lay the groundwork for future educational methods,” he noted. The award reflects not only technical prowess but also the strategic alignment of research projects with industry needs.
Industry‑Focused Pilot Programs
- Petaflops‑level LLM research portal for scholars in engineering, economics, and humanities.
- Customized GPU clusters that provide machine‑learning pipelines for healthcare providers.
- Cross‑disciplinary workshops that translate AI models into deployed tools for local SMEs.
Strategic Benefits for Students and Researchers
Students enrolling in Obuda’s numerous programs gain direct access to world‑class AI resources. The award signals to prospective scholars that the university can:
- Offer realistic, industry‑relevant projects that result in published research.
- Provide mentorship from faculty who collaborate with commercial partners.
- Supply state‑of‑the‑art hardware and cloud services without additional training costs.
Professional Development Opportunities
Through regular seminars and hackathons hosted on the Huawei platform, students refine coding skills, learn data‑driven decision making, and gain experience on projects that have real‑world use cases. These experiences can differentiate applicants when pursuing internships or research positions abroad.
Implications for Hungary’s Tech Landscape
Obuda’s award puts Hungary on the map as a hub for AI research and innovation. It demonstrates that academic institutions can partner with global technology providers to accelerate national competitiveness.
Moreover, the university’s active involvement in the European Centre for STEM cooperation and its upcoming partnerships with leading Chinese universities point to a growing network of cross‑border collaboration. This network fosters knowledge exchange and may bring additional funding for large‑scale AI projects throughout the region.
Next Steps for Prospective Applicants
Those interested in pursuing a career intertwined with AI innovation should consider the following paths:
- Undergraduate and graduate courses in data science, machine learning, and AI ethics.
- Participation in the university’s University Innovation Ecosystem and venture labs.
- Engagement with the science and innovation parks that host startups using AI solutions.
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Future Outlook
The Huawei partnership is just the beginning. Obuda plans to expand its cloud capabilities by integrating additional AI models, such as open‑source transformers, to diversify research topics. The university is also exploring partnerships with European AI labs to co‑develop models tailored for European data protection requirements.
In the coming years, the institution aims to publish at least five high‑impact papers annually that demonstrate the practical application of AI across industries. These outputs will support Hungary’s ambition to become a leading AI innovation center in Central Europe.
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