SATYAMEBA: UEM Kolkata launches the city’s fastest supercomputer

Kolkata just got a powerful new engine for innovation.

The University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata, has officially launched SATYAMEBA — Supercomputing Architecture for Transformative Yield in AI and Multi-GPU Engine-Based Acceleration, a next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) system capable of achieving a peak performance of 978 TERAFLOPS.

Unveiled at a grand ceremony graced by Chancellor Prof. Banani Chakrabarti, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Satyajit Chakrabarti, Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Sajal Dasgupta, and other university dignitaries, SATYAMEBA marks a defining moment for Kolkata’s research and academic ecosystem.

“This supercomputer can complete a complex medical image processing operation in just 28 milliseconds — something that would take nearly eight hours on a regular GPU-based computer,” said Prof. (Dr.) Satyajit Chakrabarti, proudly announcing its capabilities.

Built on NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPUs, Intel i7/i9 processors, and Intel Xeon W9 servers, SATYAMEBA runs within a Fortinet-secured Linux environment with containerized orchestration for optimized workload management. It sustains a certified 967 TERAFLOPS, setting a new benchmark for academic computing in the city.

Powering Research Across Frontiers

The supercomputer is designed to drive AI-driven research across critical fields — including Underwater Systems, Wireless Communication, Quantum Technology, Medical Imaging, Astronomy, and Brain–Computer Interfaces.

Its launch is expected to significantly accelerate scientific computation, data modeling, and algorithmic research for students and faculty, while also opening collaboration opportunities with industries and research labs across India.

A Leap for Kolkata’s Tech Ecosystem

By achieving this milestone, UEM Kolkata joins a select group of Indian institutions pioneering indigenous supercomputing capabilities. The SATYAMEBA project reaffirms the city’s growing relevance as a hub for AI research, deep-tech innovation, and academic excellence.

Prof. Chakrabarti emphasized that the initiative will empower “thousands of students, researchers, and innovators” to train next-generation AI models and contribute to India’s technological self-reliance.

For more on this landmark project, visit www.satyameba.co.in