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EMPOWERING THE WORLD’S CUTTING EDGE STARTUPS

Join NVIDIA Inception’s global network of over 8,500 technology startups.

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What Is NVIDIA Inception?

NVIDIA Inception is a free program designed to help your startup evolve faster through access to cutting-edge technology and NVIDIA experts, connections with venture capitalists, and co-marketing support to heighten your company’s visibility.

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Program Benefits

Unlike traditional accelerators, NVIDIA Inception supports all stages of a startup’s life cycle. We work closely with members to provide the best technical tools, latest resources, and opportunities to connect with investors. All startups enter the program as valuable Community members. As your startup matures, your program benefits also evolve to further your growth. Premier members receive increased NVIDIA marketing support, access to Premier-only member events, and a dedicated NVIDIA relationship manager.

BENEFITS

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EXPERTISE

Startup portal access for all members of your team
Credits to the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
Discounted technical workshops
Unlimited access to NVIDIA Developer Forums
Dedicated relationship manager

TECHNOLOGY

Preferred hardware pricing
Cloud credits through AWS, Microsoft for Startups, and Oracle
Monthly NVIDIA Inception newsletter
Solution architect guidance

VENTURE CAPITAL

Opportunities to connect with investors
Ability to contact investors through Inception Capital Connect
Access to Premier-only VC events

AWARENESS

Speaking opportunities at events
Customer introductions
Exclusive NVIDIA Inception events
Additional marketing opportunities

Once your startup closes at least its Series A funding and is in production, it is ready for an internal review to be evaluated as a Premier member. If you have questions about program benefits, please contact us at Inception@nvidia.com.

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You’re encouraged to apply to NVIDIA Inception no matter what your current funding stage is. There are no application deadlines, cohorts, or term limits.

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Now accepting applications for technology startups, including AI and deep learning, data science, HPC, networking, graphics, AR/VR, and gaming.

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Commit to updating your membership profile every six months.

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Member Spotlight Stories

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Resemble AI is using NVIDIA Riva SDK technology to generate high-quality AI voices that speak naturally in over 50 popular languages.

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Assaia AI is using NVIDIA^® Jetson AGX Xavier^™ modules and the NVIDIA Metropolis^™ intelligent video analytics platform to run image recognition and predictive analysis algorithms on video streams from multiple cameras around an airport.

Deepset Collaborates with NVIDIA and AWS on BERT Optimization

The collaboration was a product of the partnership between NVIDIA Inception and AWS Activate, an initiative to support AI startups by providing access to the benefits of both acceleration programs.

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Inception Premier Members

Inception at Events

NVIDIA GTC 2021

NOV 8–11, 2021

Digital

Over 100 NVIDIA Inception Premier and Community startups are presenting at this fall’s NVIDIA GTC, highlighting AI advancements and achievements in industries like agriculture, fintech, healthcare, and more.

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RSNA Conference

NOV 28–DEC 2, 2021

McCormick Place Convention Center | Chicago, USA

The Radiological Society of North America’s annual scientific assembly and conference features over 40 NVIDIA Inception startups at the AI Showcase, presenting the latest innovations and technical solutions in medical imaging AI.

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Connect with Top Investors

With your Inception membership, NVIDIA provides unique opportunities to interact with our worldwide ecosystem of investors. Learn about the NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance, an initiative between NVIDIA Inception and top-tier venture capital firms.

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