Startups and VCs at GTC Berlin 2026

The NVIDIA GTC AI conference is coming to Berlin on October 20–22. Join startup founders, app creators, enterprise leaders, and investors for three days of ideas, insights, and innovation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get hands-on with the latest in AI through unique sessions, technical workshops, expert panels, and networking events. Together, we’ll explore how AI is being applied across industries, emerging technologies, and what this means for developers, businesses, and investors.

Inception attendees can save 25% on GTC Berlin Conference passes by using the code GTCB26INCP.

See NVIDIA Inception in Action

Inception is all about helping startups discover new AI opportunities, build with world-class technologies, and grow your business. Come see us at GTC Berlin, and meet the people shaping what’s next in AI.

Meet the Inception Team

Stop by our booth to connect with our team and learn how the NVIDIA Inception program can help you build faster and grow your business.

The Inception Info Desk will be open and available to answer your questions throughout the Expo Hall hours, 1–7 p.m.

Live Startup and VC Pitches

See Inception members and VC firms pitch their unique value in front of a live audience to discover the latest innovations across healthcare, finance, energy, and more.

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Get Trained and Certified

Experience NVIDIA-hosted training labs focused on industry and the latest NVIDIA technology.

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See the Startup Stack-a-Thon

Watch startups and NVIDIA solutions architects live on the stage as they tackle technical roadblocks and map them out on a digital whiteboard.

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Sessions For You

NVIDIA For Startups Sessions

Join us for exclusive startup pitches shaping the future of AI and expert sessions hosted by the NVIDIA Inception program.

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Startup-Led Conference Sessions

Discover a curated selection of sessions from NVIDIA Inception members covering agentic AI, robotics, open models, and more.

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Discover Programs for Startups and VC Firms

Get Certified by NVIDIA

Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, certification helps you grow your career by proving your skills and commitment to learning. Get certified with NVIDIA to showcase your expertise and move forward.

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Accelerate Your Startup

The NVIDIA Inception program gives startups access to the latest developer resources, preferred pricing on NVIDIA software and hardware, and exposure to the VC community. The program is free and available to tech startups of all stages.

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Maximize Your Portfolio Performance

NVIDIA VC Alliance is a global network of AI investors using NVIDIA expertise and resources to maximize portfolio performance throughout their investment cycle.

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Join us on October 20–22 and be part of the NVIDIA GTC Berlin experience.