Nebius AI Lift Program for AI Startups GPU Cloud and Inference Credits

Nebius AI Lift Program for AI Startups GPU Cloud and Inference Credits is sponsored by Nebius. The Nebius AI Lift program provides AI startups with up to $150,000 in GPU cloud compute credits and up to $10,000 in inference credits.

Where AI Startups Scale to Production The ultimate AI cloud for startups Deploy in hours, not weeks AI-native infrastructure that moves at your speed Nebius is engineered for large-scale training and inference with expanding NVIDIA GPU capacity, optimized networking, and production-ready orchestration. From zero to clusters in days. Provision training and inference environments in hours, not weeks.

Spend less time configuring infrastructure and more time building your product. Reliable performance at scale Non-virtualized NVIDIA GPUs, high-speed interconnect, and AI-optimized storage delivering predictable performance under real production traffic. Developer-first simplicity Use the tools you already rely on.

Kubernetes, Slurm (Soperator), SkyPilot, Ray, and Terraform without wrestling infrastructure complexity. From early experiments to sustained production traffic, scale capacity up or down on your terms. On-demand or reserve.

Engineered by teams with global-scale AI experience. Secure by design and optimized for the future of AI workloads. Nebius for Startups combines the compute value founders need with direct engineering support, and a high-signal ecosystem that creates a competitive advantage.

Introductory credits and compute savings designed to accelerate production, not just experimentation. Work directly with AI infrastructure experts to avoid costly scaling mistakes, optimize workloads, and reach production milestones faster. Leverage a powerful network Visibility that amplifies traction.

Strategic introductions to investors and industry leaders and co-marketing opportunities that turn our channels into your channels. Access curated founder gatherings and an evolving network of real AI builders where founders learn and grow together. Build alongside AI leaders Build on the same infrastructure as AI leaders, reinforcing that your company is production-ready from day one.

“Nebius stands out when compared to other clouds, especially if you’re looking for flexibility and quick support. On the scalability front, they always have GPUs available, so no frustrating delays waiting for quotas. The storage speed on Nebius is also higher in comparison to some other clouds.

” CEO & Co-Founder at Prima Mente “Nebius AI Cloud gives Prima Mente the elastic, cost-efficient HPC we need to train and fine-tune our epigenetic foundation models at scale. Their platform lets us spin up secure clusters in minutes, compressing model-development cycles and accelerating delivery to researchers and clinicians worldwide.

” CEO & Co-Founder at Prima Mente The Nebius for Startups Podcast Hear how the founders and executives of category-defining AI startups think about growth and gain insights from the industry’s top investors. Learn more YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify How does the Nebius for Startups program work?

Nebius for Startups is a highly selective program offering AI founders explusive partnership including exclusive compute credits, engineering support, and go-to-market opportunities. Acceptance is by application through a Nebius VC partner only. Our founder community is free and open to all AI startups globally.

Use the form above to join and learn more about future events and our expanding founder programming. The Nebius for Startups program is highly selective and accessible only through a Nebius VC partner and requires explicit acceptance by our team. To be considered, contact your fund’s platform team to confirm they are a qualified partner.

Startups eligible for program consideration must also meet the following criteria: • VC or accelerator-backed • Have raised at least $5M+ USD from one of our approved VC partners • Building or scaling an AI-enabled product or model • Maintain a working company website • Apply using a company email address • Officially incorporated fewer than 5 years ago Companies that are not eligible include: • Consulting or outsourced development firms • Resellers or distributors • Cloud service providers • Cryptocurrency-only businesses How long does approval take?

Due to overwhelming demand, we currently cannot guarantee response times. For this reason, we recommend applying only when ready. Applicants will be directed to our waitlist for future consideration.

The Nebius for Startups team will reach out to inform you if your organization has been moved off the waitlist. Access to other available Startup Program offerings remains open to qualifying startup applicants, regardless of waitlist status. To stay in touch and receive useful updates and program news please join our founder community.

Can I use Nebius for just part of my stack? Yes. We’re here to support you whether you want to start small, or go all-in.

Try Nebius AI Cloud for training and large-scale workloads, or Nebius Token Factory for fast, cost-efficient inference using open source. Other questions about Nebius for Startups?