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What Is NVIDIA Inception?

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

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The Conference for the Era of AI and the Metaverse

Developer Conference March 20-23 | Keynote March 21

Don't miss these three upcoming AI Startups sessions at GTC.

Essential Tech for GenAI Startups

Learn more about the performance, cost, and scalability benefits of using NVIDIA SDKs for accelerating generative AI with NVIDIA technologies. We'll discuss implementing and optimizing generative AI workflows on GPUs, and the benefits of using GPUs for improved performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Emerging Venture Themes for 2023 – Generative AI

Hear from NVIDIA's experts on the latest breakthroughs in Generative AI and how NVIDIA’s platform is powering the next generation of startups. During the session, you will also hear from a panel of VCs leading domain-specific investments and breakthrough startups leveraging new AI-generated approaches.

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Riding the Wave: Generative AI for Startups

Still in its infancy, generative AI is already disrupting countless industries and unlocking new market opportunities at lightning speed. The innovators who leverage these breakthroughs will shape our collective futures and establish themselves as category leaders for years to come.

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The Developer Conference
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Metaverse

Join us this September for a GTC that will inspire your next big idea. This is a don’t-miss opportunity to learn how experts and leaders are using AI to transform the startup and venture capital community. It all happens online September 19–22.

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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. 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 Community Member Premier Member

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

  • Technology
    Preferred pricing on select hardware and software products    
    Cloud credits through NVIDIA partners    
    Monthly NVIDIA Inception newsletter    
    Solution architect guidance    

  • Venture Capital
    Opportunity to connect with investors through Inception Capital Connect *  
    Access to Premier-only VC events    

  • Awareness
    Speaking opportunities at events    
    Access to exclusive NVIDIA Inception events    
    Customer introductions    
    Featured on the NVIDIA Inception Premier member webpage    

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All startups enter the program as valuable Community members. Once your startup closes at least its Series A funding and is in production, it’s ready to be evaluated for Premier membership.

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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 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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Member Spotlight Stories

7 NVIDIA Jetson Users Win Big at CES in Las Vegas

7 NVIDIA Jetson Users Win Big at CES in Las Vegas

CES gave outstanding design and engineering awards to seven companies for products ranging from intelligent baby strollers to autonomous tractors for sustainable farming.

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Top 5 Robots of 2022: Watch Them Change the World

Top 5 Robots of 2022: Watch Them Change the World

Scythe, an NVIDIA Inception member, gathers data from eight cameras and more than a dozen sensors for its autonomous electric lawn mower. It’s one of a handful of robotics companies featured in a recent article about groundbreaking autonomous machines.

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Meet 4 Startups Putting AI on the Plate

Meet 4 Startups Putting AI on the Plate

Four startups, accelerated by NVIDIA Inception, are using robotics technology to make it easier to order food, find beverages, and have meals delivered.

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Protecting Energy Infrastructure With a Satellite Constellation

Protecting Energy Infrastructure With a Satellite Constellation

By processing hyperspectral imagery with NVIDIA edge AI technology, NVIDIA Inception member Orbital Sidekick has detected hundreds of suspected gas and hydrocarbon leaks to improve safety and sustainability in the energy sector.

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NVIDIA Teams With Rescale to Turn to the Cloud

NVIDIA Teams With Rescale to Turn to the Cloud

NVIDIA will bring new capabilities to Rescale’s high-performance computing (HPC)-as-a-service offerings, including essential processing engines for each step of the AI workflow.

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Accelerate Drug Discovery With Hybrid Quantum Computing

Accelerate Drug Discovery With Hybrid Quantum Computing

Inception member Qubit Pharmaceuticals is building a drug discovery platform using NVIDIA QODA to significantly reduce the time needed to identify treatments in oncology.

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At the Forefront of Innovation

NVIDIA Inception Premier members are changing the world with industry-transforming solutions. Learn more about the benefits that come with elevation to the Premier level, including hands-on technical assistance and co-marketing support.

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NVIDIA gives Premier members and other select startups unique opportunities to interact with our worldwide ecosystem of investors. Learn about the NVIDIA Inception Venture Capital Alliance, an initiative between NVIDIA and top-tier VC firms.

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