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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 supports AI-focused startups globally with cloud credits, generative AI model access tokens, training, certifications, and networking. The program is open year-round on a rolling basis through the Alibaba Cloud startup portal and is particularly interested in companies working on AI video/image creation, AI model distribution platforms, and content moderation solutions. Selected applicants are notified within 4-5 business days. Lifetime credits include up to $120,000 cloud spend and 2 billion Model Studio tokens for Alibaba's generative AI platform (Qwen and related models). Strong fit for global AI startups seeking compute and inference credits to build on top of Alibaba's open-source and proprietary models.
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 OpenAI Foundation's People-First AI Fund commits $50 million in 2026 to support U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are exploring how community-led engagement with AI can reduce barriers to services and information, expand opportunity, and elevate community voice. Funding focuses on three areas: community support services (legal aid, benefits navigation, disability and accessibility services), community arts and cultural organizations, and community journalism and media. Grants are unrestricted, one-time awards of up to 10% of an organization's annual budget. Applications are due July 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT, with award notifications expected by October 2026.