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NVIDIA Inception is an acceleration platform for AI, data science and HPC startups, providing critical go-to-market support, expertise, and technology.

NVIDIA Inception: Accelerating the World's Leading AI Startups

NVIDIA Inception: Accelerating the World's Leading AI and Data Science Startups

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Unlock Your Startup’s Potential

Unlike traditional accelerators, NVIDIA Inception supports startups through their entire life cycle. There are no application deadlines, cohorts, or term limits. Once a startup has joined NVIDIA Inception, they’re able to remain in the program as long as they keep their membership active.

Startups are encouraged to apply to NVIDIA Inception regardless of their current funding stage. As your startup’s needs become more complex, your NVIDIA Inception benefits will evolve to further your growth.

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Network with fellow startups at exclusive NVIDIA Inception events.
Receive co-marketing support through NVIDIA’s channels.
Gain access to GPU infrastructure through NVIDIA Inception incubators, offered by our third-party partners located around the world.

We’ve been pulled into a bunch of briefings and events at NVIDIA where we’ve been introduced to people that have become customers of ours. At GTC, you get introduced to other companies that are building complementary technologies and investors that are interested in the space that can invest in your company.

— Adam Bry, Co-Founder and CEO, Skydio

Receive credits to the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute's self-paced, online courses.
Get unlimited access to the NVIDIA Developer Forums, built for technical inquiries and community engagement.

NVIDIA Developer Forums are really useful as a means for connecting with other developers—both experts on the NVIDIA side and also a number of people working in the space. A lot of our developers use the Deep Learning Institute to both learn new skills and get a feel for what the latest techniques are.

— Nigel Cannings, CTO, Intelligent Voice

Access guidance on which GPU applications and hardware are best suited for your startup’s needs.
Receive preferred pricing, ranging from on-prem solutions to cloud credits through NVIDIA Inception partner service providers.

AltRnativ was able to easily scale our compute capacity from in-house NVIDIA GPU-based systems to free GPU instances on Oracle Cloud with free cloud credits.

As part of the Inception program, our request to Oracle was directly facilitated by NVIDIA.

— Eric Léandri, President, AltRnativ

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Access Support at Every Stage

All NVIDIA Inception startups enter the program as Community members. By invitation, select startups may be elevated to Premier status if they can demonstrate that they have closed at least their Series A, are in production, can pass an internal review.

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Community

All NVIDIA Inception members begin at the Community level, receiving an array of benefits through the member portal, networking events, and forums.

Premier

Premier members benefit from a dedicated relationship manager, DevRel support, increased marketing, and access to Premier-only events.

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Fireside Chat with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang

October 6, 2020 | GTC

Hear from Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s co-founder and CEO, in an unplugged conversation around topics ranging from NVIDIA’s strategies, to industry trends and developments, to how NVIDIA supports the entire startup ecosystem.

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Is AI About to Transform FinTech?

October 7, 2020 | GTC

Featuring a variety of experts from the FinTech sector and NVIDIA VP of Business Development Jeff Herbst, learn how AI startups are reinvigorating the industry, where the future will take us, and what the most pressing issues facing FinTech are today.

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The Evolving Landscape of AI Startups in Retail

October 6, 2020 | GTC

In this panel, you’ll hear the latest insights on retail from NVIDIA’s GM of Retail, along with a select group of NVIDIA Inception CEOs that are innovating to solve some of the toughest problems in retail using AI.

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NVIDIA Inception GPU Ventures invests in AI, data science, and HPC startups that are leveraging NVIDIA platforms to accelerate and amplify joint platform synergies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What support do you offer early-stage startups?

Early stage startups within the program benefit from 200 free credits to the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, discounted rates and presentation opportunities at our GPU Technology Conference (GTC), and are eligible for preferred pricing on specific GPU product lines, as well as cloud credits through AWS and Oracle.
How much does NVIDIA Inception membership cost?

There are no costs associated with applying to or being a member of NVIDIA Inception. There are no application fees, membership fees, or equity requirements. If accepted, you must update your profile every six months to remain eligible for benefits.
How do I become an NVIDIA Inception Premier member?

All NVIDIA Inception startups enter the program as Community members. By invitation, select startups may be elevated to Premier status if they can demonstrate that they have closed at least their Series A, are in production, use our tools and platforms and pass an internal review.

NVIDIA Inception Premier members benefit from a dedicated relationship manager, DevRel support, increased marketing, and access to Premier-only events (such as business connections or VC introductions).
Can I join the program if my startup isn’t using NVIDIA GPUs or SDKs yet?

Yes. One of NVIDIA Inception’s key benefits is 200 credits to the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, a repository of self-paced AI and deep learning trainings that demonstrate how your startup can benefit from NVIDIA solutions.

Your NVIDIA Inception program manager will also assist you understanding what tools NVIDIA offers to meet your startup’s needs.
What are the program’s terms and conditions?
The terms and conditions are as follows:

I understand that NVIDIA Inception is a program for incorporated startups that are driving advances in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and/or machine learning.

I will be required to update my startup’s information every six months via a questionnaire provided to me by NVIDIA Inception. If I fail to provide updated information, my startup may be removed from the program and lose access to its benefits.

NVIDIA Inception holds the right to remove a startup from the program at any time for any reason.
How can I login to the NVIDIA Inception Portal?

Registered NVIDIA Inception members can log in to the portal via this link, or via the button at the top of this page’s navigation bar.

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Leading Accelerator for AI Startups

Join NVIDIA Inception

NVIDIA Inception: Accelerating the World's Leading AI and Data Science Startups

Unlock Your Startup’s Potential

Take Your Company
to Market Faster

Become
an Expert

Get Access
to NVIDIA Tech