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The Alibaba Cloud AI Catalyst Program supports AI-focused startups and global AI firms with comprehensive resources including up to $120,000 in lifetime cloud credits, 2 billion free Model Studio tokens for access to Alibaba's generative AI platform, 1:1 Office Hours with AI experts covering products, solutions, and infrastructure, POC coupons, and invitations to Alibaba Cloud events worldwide.
The program is designed to help AI startups accelerate their growth with technical, educational, and networking resources. Applications are reviewed within 4-5 business days, and successful applicants are notified via email. The program provides access to Alibaba Cloud's GPU infrastructure including H100s in the Singapore region, making it particularly attractive for APAC-focused AI startups.
The promotion period runs from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: AI-focused startups and companies globally. Particularly suited for APAC-focused startups. Must submit online application form. No specific revenue or funding stage requirements stated. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $120,000 in lifetime cloud credits, plus 2 billion free Model Studio tokens, 1:1 Office Hours with AI experts, POC coupons, and invitations to Alibaba Cloud events globally. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The Alibaba Cloud AI Catalyst Program provides APAC-focused AI startups with up to $120,000 in lifetime cloud credits for GPU compute, AI model training, inference, and general cloud infrastructure. As the largest cloud provider in the Asia-Pacific region, Alibaba Cloud offers access to GPU instances and a comprehensive AI development platform including model serving, data processing, and deployment tools. The program is designed for startups building AI-native products across Southeast Asia, Greater China, India, Japan, Korea, Australia, and other APAC markets. Credits can be applied to compute instances, storage, networking, AI/ML services, and database products. Beyond credits, participants gain access to Alibaba Cloud's startup ecosystem, technical mentorship, and potential go-to-market support across APAC markets. This program fills a geographic gap left by Western cloud providers' startup programs, offering localized support and infrastructure optimized for APAC workloads and compliance requirements.
The Alibaba Cloud AI Catalyst Program supports global AI companies to grow and scale by providing up to $120,000 in cloud credits, up to 2 billion free Model Studio tokens (Alibaba's generative AI development platform), POC coupons, 12 months of Alibaba Cloud Academy access, 1:1 office hours with AI experts, invitations to global events, and access to the AI Alliance network and partner connections. The program is especially interested in companies working on AI Video and Image Creation (AI-generated content, video production with synthetic characters), AI Model Aggregators (model distribution platforms), and Content Moderation (deep-fake detection, AI content moderation). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with notification within 4-5 business days. No equity is taken. Alibaba Cloud has committed over $50 billion to AI infrastructure, making this program a significant compute resource for AI startups particularly in the APAC region but available globally.
The Alibaba Cloud AI Catalyst Program provides cloud compute credits of up to $120,000 lifetime value to AI startups in the Asia-Pacific region. The program offers access to high-performance GPU compute including NVIDIA H100 instances hosted in Alibaba Cloud's Singapore region, which is noted for offering some of the most competitive pricing for H100 GPU access globally. The program is designed to support APAC-focused AI startups building applications across generative AI, machine learning, and deep learning, providing the enterprise-grade infrastructure needed to train and deploy AI models without prohibitive upfront costs. Alibaba Cloud is one of the largest cloud providers in Asia with extensive data center presence across Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Oceania. The program represents a significant opportunity for startups in the Global South and Asia-Pacific markets that may face barriers accessing Western cloud providers. The program operates on a rolling basis with applications accepted through the Alibaba Cloud startup portal year-round.
The LinkedIn Future of Work Fund 2026 is a global philanthropic grant initiative that doubled its commitment to $3 million for 2026 to help nonprofit organizations prepare young people for a rapidly changing labor market shaped by artificial intelligence. Building on the inaugural 2025 round, the fund provides unrestricted grants of $200,000-$300,000 to organizations demonstrating clear approaches to AI literacy and digital skills training, career pathways using AI-enabled tools, and workforce adaptability programs. The fund prioritizes organizations serving young adults aged 18-24 facing structural barriers to employment, with geographic focus on France, Germany, India, United Kingdom, and United States. Selected organizations receive monetary grants plus strategic assistance from LinkedIn's workforce development ecosystem. Applications are reviewed by LinkedIn's Social Impact team along with an external panel of workforce development and AI experts.
Google.org's $30 million global initiative funding nonprofits, social enterprises, and academic institutions partnering with governments to use generative and agentic AI to transform public services. Focus areas include health (expanding healthcare access through AI-powered service delivery), resilience (enhancing crisis preparedness, response, and recovery), and economy (improving public infrastructure and economic opportunity). Selected organizations receive multi-month Google.org Accelerator programming with dedicated technical support from Google AI experts.
The Amazon Research Awards (ARA) Robotics Call for Proposals funds academic research advancing robotics technology for capable, safe, and intelligent robots operating alongside people. Research topics include AI for Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction, Autonomous Navigation, Manipulation in Cluttered and Unstructured Environments, Soft and Compliant Robotics, Perception and Computer Vision for Robotics, and Multi-Robot Systems. Awards consist of up to $50,000 in unrestricted research funds plus up to $50,000 in AWS Promotional Credits. This is a recurring program with calls typically issued in spring and fall cycles. Selected researchers gain access to Amazon robotics experts and potential collaboration opportunities.