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DigitalOcean Hatch (formerly Startup Launchpad) provides AI and ML startups up to $100,000 in cloud credits and three months of free access to an 8x NVIDIA H100 GPU droplet for training and inference. The program targets pre-seed through Series A startups building on DigitalOcean infrastructure (including Paperspace by DigitalOcean) and includes technical support, mentorship, and ecosystem partnership benefits.
Applications can be submitted directly or through partner incubators and accelerators worldwide.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Pre-seed through Series A startups building AI/ML products. Must be incorporated and may apply directly or via a participating incubator/accelerator. Companies that have raised significant late-stage capital are typically ineligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to USD 100,000 in DigitalOcean credits plus 3 months free access to an 8x NVIDIA H100 GPU droplet for selected AI startups. Eligible companies range from pre-seed to Series A. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for DigitalOcean Hatch Startup Launchpad with H100 GPU Compute Credits for AI Startups are due December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
DigitalOcean Hatch Startup Launchpad with H100 GPU Compute Credits for AI Startups is funded by DigitalOcean. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The DigitalOcean Hatch Startup Program provides AI and ML startups with up to $100,000 in compute credits and dedicated GPU access to accelerate development. Expanded in 2025 specifically for AI-native startups, the program now offers up to three months of free GPU Droplet usage, with ongoing GPU access at $1.90/GPU/hour — significantly below market rates for H100-class instances. Credits are distributed as fixed monthly allocations over 12 months. Beyond compute, Hatch members receive 15 months of free Standard-tier support, expert one-on-one sessions with product managers, marketplace access to over 600,000 DigitalOcean customers, co-marketing support, and partner discounts from Stripe, Notion, HubSpot, and others. Startups can apply directly or through affiliated VCs, accelerators, and incubator partners. The program prioritizes AI-native startups and is well-suited for early-stage companies that need accessible GPU compute without the complexity of hyperscaler platforms.
DigitalOcean Hatch is a non-dilutive AI startup program providing up to $100,000 in DigitalOcean compute credits over 12 months, plus up to 3 months of free NVIDIA H100 GPU Droplet access for AI model training and inference. Members get preferred GPU pricing ($1.90/GPU/hour for H100s), free Standard-tier paid support for 15 months, and personalized guidance from DigitalOcean's AI product managers and solutions engineers. Designed for AI-native companies building foundation models, inference services, agent platforms, and applied AI products needing affordable scalable GPU compute.
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 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.
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.