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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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According to the current listing, 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows 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. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Alibaba Cloud AI Catalyst Program for Global AI Startups accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Alibaba Cloud AI Catalyst Program for Global AI Startups is funded by Alibaba Cloud. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Alibaba Cloud AI Catalyst Program (part of Alibaba Cloud's startup ecosystem offerings) provides AI and technology startups with cloud and GPU compute credits, access to Alibaba's Qwen foundation models and Model Studio platform, technical enablement, and market-entry support, with a focus on companies scaling in the Asia-Pacific region and globally. Startups can receive up to $120,000 in lifetime cloud credits to offset the cost of training and deploying AI applications on Alibaba Cloud infrastructure.
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 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.
The 2026 Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) is an annual competition recognizing innovative solutions that address real community needs using AI, data, or cybersecurity technologies in Africa and the Middle East. The prize supports young entrepreneurs whose startups demonstrate tangible social and environmental benefits through digital innovation. The competition operates through a two-stage process: national selection in each of the 17 participating countries where Orange operates, followed by an international round for top prizes. Beyond financial awards (€25,000 first prize, €15,000 second, €10,000 third, plus a €20,000 Women's Prize), recipients gain significant visibility, networking opportunities with the Orange ecosystem, and mentorship to help scale their ventures. Projects are reviewed by Orange employees via the Orange Engage for Change internal platform. This is one of the few major competitions specifically targeting AI and data-driven social ventures in Africa and the Middle East.
The Future of Health Grant 2026, founded by EPFL Innovation Park and CSS Insurance, provides equity-free funding to startups and early-stage companies driving transformative digital health and AI solutions. The program offers three cumulative non-equity levels: Ignition at CHF 10,000 with 3 months support, Proof of Concept at CHF 30,000 with 6 months support, and Validation at CHF 50,000 with 12 months follow-up, allowing up to CHF 90,000 total (approximately $100,000 USD). Focus areas include AI-based patient monitoring and clinical decision support, tech-enabled chronic disease prevention and mental health solutions, tools improving healthcare affordability and equity, and secure data sharing frameworks. Beyond funding, the program provides mentorship from health-tech experts, media visibility, and pilot opportunities with Swiss healthcare providers.
NSF just committed $380 million to build a national network of AI-programmable, remotely operated laboratories — the Programmable Cloud Laboratories Test Bed (NSF 25-541), the agency's flagship contribution to the Genesis Mission. Twenty nodes, four years, self-driving experiments in chemistry, biology and materials. Here is what it funds, who is eligible, why the 'existing facilities only' rule matters, and how researchers and companies should position for what comes next.
Read articleMost AI researchers are leaving free compute on the table. This guide covers every active GPU credit and compute allocation program in 2026 — NAIRR, NSF ACCESS, DOE exascale, NVIDIA, and cloud provider grants — with current deadlines and eligibility.
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