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What Is NVIDIA Inception?
NVIDIA Inception is a program designed to help startups accelerate technical innovation and business growth at all stages. Inception is free and supports members of its global community with valuable benefits from NVIDIA and partners.
Program Benefits
The program's benefits are tailored for startups and include technical tools and training for AI developers, preferred pricing on NVIDIA hardware and software, and opportunities to connect with NVIDIA’s network of venture capital firms.
- Preferred pricing on select hardware and software products
- Cloud credits through NVIDIA partners
- Monthly NVIDIA Inception newsletter
- Select members have the opportunity to connect with investors through Inception Capital Connect
- Access to exclusive NVIDIA Inception events
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You’re encouraged to apply to NVIDIA Inception regardless of your current funding stage. There are no application deadlines or cohorts.
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Now accepting applications for all technology startups, including AI and deep learning, data science, HPC, networking, graphics, AR/VR, and gaming.
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Update your Inception Program profile every six months to maximize your access to the rich collection of program benefits.
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Inception at Events
| March 3–6 | Mobile World CongressBarcelona, Spain |
| March 17–21 | NVIDIA GTCSan Jose, California |
| March 17–21 | Game Developers ConferenceSan Francisco, California |
| March 31–April 4 | Hannover MesseHanover, Germany |
| April 9–11 | Google Cloud NextLas Vegas, Nevada |
| April 28–May 1 | RSASan Francisco, California |
| May 14–22 | PyConPittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| May 20–23 | COMPUTEXTapei, Taiwan |
| May 19–22 | Dell Tech WorldLas Vegas, Nevada |
| May 21–23 | Microsoft BuildSeattle, Washington |
| June 23–25 | HPE DiscoverLas Vegas, Nevada |
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NVIDIA gives eligible startups opportunities to connect with its global ecosystem of VC investors. Learn more about the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance, an initiative between NVIDIA and top-tier VC firms.
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Inception FAQ for Startups
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There are no application fees, membership fees, or equity requirements for NVIDIA Inception. If accepted, members must update their profile every six months to remain eligible for benefits.
Yes. NVIDIA Inception offers members discounts on instructor-led workshops through the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, a repository of self-paced AI and deep learning training courses that demonstrate how your startup can benefit from NVIDIA solutions.
Your organization must employ at least one developer, maintain a working website, be officially incorporated, and be less than 10 years old.
Funding status is an important indicator of startup maturity. The Inception team also uses this information to determine which members might be appropriate for VC introductions.
We recognize the concerns associated with disclosing sensitive customer information. If you're unable to share information about your customers, feel free to select "Can't disclose" and share any information that helps us better understand the market opportunity (e.g., customer's business vertical(s), number of customers, proof of concept).
Generating revenue is not a requirement for NVIDIA Inception membership. The program is designed to support startups of all stages.
No. Your company needs to be incorporated, and you'll need to provide the incorporation date in the application form.
Early-stage startups enrolled in NVIDIA Inception benefit from free NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) training credits, SDK access, preferred pricing on select hardware and software, and free cloud credits.
Members benefit from preferred pricing on a subset of our enterprise-grade GPUs. NVIDIA doesn't sell directly to Inception members, and we don't maintain pricing control over our suppliers. The preferred pricing will function as a rebate that will be deducted from the standard price that any supplier provides.
At this time, NVIDIA Inception does not offer special access to GPUs that aren’t generally available. NVIDIA can provide contact information for GPU suppliers that may have cards, but we cannot guarantee access to specific products.
Members can request preferred pricing on a subset of our enterprise-grade GPUs. NVIDIA doesn't sell directly to Inception program members, and we don't maintain pricing control over our suppliers. The preferred pricing will function as a rebate that will be deducted from the standard price that any supplier provides.
The NVIDIA Inception Portal login requires the corporate email associated with your organization. Note that ‘.nvidia’ is no longer required as a part of your login credentials.
Yes. The “Member Sign-in” button is at the top, right-hand corner of this page. You can also click here to visit the sign-in page.
You can give members of your team access by adding members and modifying access rights within the Inception Portal.
Send an email to InceptionProgram@nvidia.com (for members in China use inception_cn@nvidia.com) and we’ll help update your main contact information.
Make sure that you’re opted in to NVIDIA Developer News (in “Email Preferences”) to receive the NVIDIA Inception newsletter. The newsletter highlights upcoming events, member benefits, and new developer tools and releases.
Once you’re accepted, here are some recommendations for getting the most value out of your membership:
- Be sure to update your member profile in the Inception Portal every six months to remain eligible for benefits.
- Explore the Inception Portal to learn about member benefits, marketing assets, and developer resources.
- Opt in to communications from the Inception Program to receive emails about free workshops, technical webinars, and new member benefits.
- Encourage members of your team to sign up for Inception Program communications, which often highlight trending technical topics and learning opportunities.
Please send an email to InceptionProgram@nvidia.com (for members in China use inception_cn@nvidia.com).