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Empowering The World’s Cutting
Edge Startups

Join NVIDIA Inception’s global network of over 10,000 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. 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
Credits to the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
Unlimited access to NVIDIA Developer Forums
Discounted technical workshops
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
Customer introductions
Exclusive NVIDIA Inception events
Featured on the NVIDIA Inception Premier member webpage

* = Select Members

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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Redeem your program membership benefits with NVIDIA and our partners to accelerate your startup’s journey.

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Member Spotlight Stories

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“I AM AI” Video Features Inception Members

During the GTC 2022 keynote, the new I AM AI video was unveiled, and it showcased several Inception startups. Get to know them and their work.

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NVIDIA Inception startups are looking out for the environment using AI and NVIDIA-accelerated applications. Meet five startups lighting the way.

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NVIDIA Inception Premier Program

Premier Members

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

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Inception at Events

JUNE 28, 2022 \| 3:00 PM SGT / 5:00 PM AEST	Enabling Impact at Scale with Conversational AI and Computer Vision	ONLINE
JUNE 29, 2022 \| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM SGT / 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM AEST	NVIDIA Inception: Getting Started with Vision AI 101	ONLINE
JULY 7-11, 2022	Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit	National Harbor, USA
JULY 11-14, 2022	Tech Open Air	Berlin, Germany
JULY 14, 2022 \| 3:00-4:00 PM SGT / 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM AEST	Unlocking Your Next Billion Dollar Decision: Accelerated Data Science with NVIDIA	ONLINE
JULY 17-23, 2022	ICML	Baltimore, USA
JULY 18-23, 2022	WCCI	Centro Congressi Padova, Italy
JULY 19, 2022 11:00 AM IST	NVIDIA Inception x SGInnovate Workshop: Data Science	Online
19 JULY 2022 \| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM SGT	Accelerating Data Science with NVIDIA	Singapore
JULY 23-29, 2022	IJCAI-ECAI-2022	Vienna, Austria
JULY 29, 2022	DL RecSys Summit	ONLINE
SEPTEMBER 19-22, 2022	GTC 2022	ONLINE

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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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NVIDIA takes no equity, and there are no fees to apply.

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

Empowering The World’s Cutting Edge Startups

What Is NVIDIA Inception?

Program Benefits

EXPERTISE

TECHNOLOGY

VENTURE CAPITAL

AWARENESS

Get Started

Apply

Update Your Profile

Activate Your Benefits

Member Spotlight Stories

Inception Hits the 10K Member Milestone

“I AM AI” Video Features Inception Members

Inception Members Using AI to Help Save the Planet

NVIDIA Inception Premier Program

Premier Members

Inception at Events

Connect with Top Investors

Join NVIDIA Inception Today

Empowering The World’s Cutting
Edge Startups