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Leading Accelerator for AI Startups

Join NVIDIA Inception’s global network of over 8,500 AI & data science startups.

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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.

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 funding, are in production, and 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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Browse our upcoming and recent, on-demand digital events and webinars

NVIDIA GTC

April 12-16, 2021

Join us online this Spring for NVIDIA GTC, the premier AI conference. The event is free to attend, and will give your startup access to networking opportunities with VCs, panels featuring NVIDIA executives and industry leaders, training workshops, and demos from top startups.

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AI Day for VCs

April 14, 2021

Hear from NVIDIA Chief Scientist Bill Dally on current trends in AI, see the GPU-accelerated applications of startups Plot.ly, Aquabyte.ai, Balbix, and AI21 in the startup showcase, and glean insights from our A-list lineup of speakers from Mayfield and New Enterprise Associates (NEA).

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AI Startups: Insights From Around the World

April 12, 2020

Although startup founders come from a diverse set of backgrounds, not all receive equivalent levels of support and opportunities to receive financial funding. Hear what executives from NVIDIA and Microsoft are doing to nurture and inspire the broadest possible cohorts of startups.

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See the Startups We’ve Elevated

See Community Highlights

AI Startups Thrive Amid Tough 2020

2020 served up a global pandemic that roiled the economy. Yet the startup ecosystem has managed to thrive and even flourish amid the tumult. That may be no coincidence.

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Measuring Outdoor Advertising with AI

DataVisiooh uses NVIDIA Jetson modules with TensorFlow and TensorRT to process cameras and sensors at the edge to measure outdoor advertising in real-time.

Applying DL to Detect Cyber Threats

Deep Instinct enables cyber-attacks to be identified and blocked in real-time before any harm occurs by using deep learning algorithms powered by NVIDIA GPUs.

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Bringing Live Captions to a Meeting Near You

Hear Otter.ai CEO Sam Liang talk about how his startup is making live captioning possible on a variety of platforms, including Zoom, Skype and Microsoft Teams.

BROWSE AI PODCAST EPISODES

Pursuing Predictive Healthcare Models

Read about CloudMedx CEO Sahar Arshad’s journey to develop predictive healthcare models for health providers after experiencing first-hand the cost of inaccurate diagnoses.

SEE MORE AI INNOVATORS

Training and Expert Insight on Demand

Watch our full collection of digital content at your own pace, spanning everything from panels with industry execs to tutorials on how to leverage NVIDIA solutions to accelerate your application.

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Get Noticed by Top Investors

At AI Day for VCs at GTC 2021, NVIDIA announced plans to connect AI and data science startups with critical venture capital via the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance. The initiative is being piloted with top-tier firms, including Mayfield, NEA and In-Q-Tel. Venture capitalists interested in joining the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance can apply here.

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.
Does NVIDIA ever invest in members of NVIDIA Inception?

NVIDIA Inception GPU Ventures invests in AI, data science, and HPC startups that are leveraging NVIDIA platforms to accelerate and amplify joint platform synergies. Portfolio companies are provided a variety of resources and support to expand their visibility and access across NVIDIA, as well as introductions to NVIDIA’s vast, global network of technology decision makers and venture capitalists.
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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NVIDIA takes no equity, and there are no fees to apply.

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Leading Accelerator for AI Startups

Join NVIDIA Inception

Unlock Your Startup’s Potential

Take Your Company to Market Faster

Become an Expert

Get Access to NVIDIA Tech

Access Support at Every Stage

Community

Premier

Attend an Event

NVIDIA GTC

AI Day for VCs

AI Startups: Insights From Around the World

See the Startups We’ve Elevated

See Community Highlights

AI Startups Thrive Amid Tough 2020

Measuring Outdoor Advertising with AI

Applying DL to Detect Cyber Threats

Bringing Live Captions to a Meeting Near You

Pursuing Predictive Healthcare Models

Training and Expert Insight on Demand

Get Noticed by Top Investors

Frequently Asked Questions

What support do you offer early-stage startups?

How much does NVIDIA Inception membership cost?

How do I become an NVIDIA Inception Premier member?

Can I join the program if my startup isn’t using NVIDIA GPUs or SDKs yet?

What are the program’s terms and conditions?

Does NVIDIA ever invest in members of NVIDIA Inception?

How can I login to the NVIDIA Inception Portal?

Join NVIDIA Inception Today

Take Your Company
to Market Faster

Become
an Expert

Get Access
to NVIDIA Tech