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NVIDIA Inception is a free, no-equity program for AI, data science, and HPC startups at any stage.
Members receive preferred pricing and discounts on NVIDIA GPUs and software (including DGX systems and NVIDIA AI Enterprise), cloud GPU credits through partner marketplaces, free self-paced NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute training, technical guidance and engineering support, co-marketing opportunities, and access to Inception Capital Connect to meet venture investors.
The program is designed to help startups accelerate development and deployment of AI models on NVIDIA's accelerated computing platform.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Startups incorporated as a legal entity, developing products/services in AI, data science, or HPC, with a website. Open globally at any funding stage; there is no cost to join and no equity taken. Apply through the NVIDIA Inception portal. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows no cash award; benefits include up to $100,000 in cloud GPU credits via partner marketplaces (e.g., Google Cloud, Oracle, AWS, Azure), preferred/discounted pricing on NVIDIA hardware and software, free NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute training credits, and Inception Capital Connect introductions to VCs. In-kind value varies by stage. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NVIDIA Inception Program for AI Startups with GPU Cloud Credits, Preferred Pricing, and Technical Support is funded by NVIDIA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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