Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZAI) saw a sharp increase in investor interest during the pre-market session today, with its shares soaring 100.66% to $6.08 at the last check.
The price gain follows the announcement of a transformative partnership in Asia, where Blaize will deploy its hybrid AI platform in collaboration with Starshine Computing Power Technology Limited. The agreement marks a pivotal expansion for BZAI, with the initial rollout commencing in fiscal Q3 2025 and extending into 2026.
Strategic Partnership to Build Asia’s AI Backbone
The collaboration centers on deploying scalable hybrid AI systems to address the growing demand for localized, real-time intelligence in Asia. For the first 18 months of the deal, smart city applications will be given priority, and a minimum income of $120 million is guaranteed.
Blaize’s technology will drive important projects in smart cities, industrial automation, and intelligent public services as APAC countries make significant investments in AI to advance economic development, increase urban management, and improve climate resilience.
Next-Generation Infrastructure
Major Asian economies, including China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and India, would be included in the targeted deployment. Blaize’s Graph Streaming Processor (GSP)-based AI platform, designed for multimodal workloads, will be integrated into hybrid computing clusters alongside GPU infrastructure.
These systems aim to lower energy consumption, reduce total cost of ownership, and enable real-time data processing at the edge. Additional industry expansion is planned through accelerated software development supported by both companies.
Driving Efficiency in High-Growth Sectors
The hybrid AI rollout is expected to transform several high-potential sectors: smart surveillance and security, retail analytics, industrial automation, and agricultural technology. Blaize’s platform offers AI-driven video analytics for urban environments, edge AI for responsive retail insights, predictive tools for manufacturing and logistics, and scalable solutions for efficient agricultural practices across the region.
With Asia representing a $112 billion market opportunity for intelligent systems, this partnership positions Blaize at the forefront of sovereign-grade AI infrastructure. BZAI’s hybrid architecture delivers what modern infrastructure demands: flexibility, energy efficiency, and scalable support for real-time, localized intelligence.
