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NVIDIA Inception Program

NVIDIA Inception Program — Enrollment

Supports global AI startups with in-kind access to tools, training, cloud credits, and partnerships.

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NVIDIA Inception is a free, continuously open enrollment program that provides in-kind support to incorporated AI startups worldwide at any funding stage. The program carries no application fees, membership fees, equity requirements, cohorts, or deadlines, making it accessible to startups from prototype through growth stage. NVIDIA's stated objective is to help startups discover AI opportunities, …

What this grant funds

AI startups across all domains. Explicitly excludes: consulting/outsourced development firms, crypto companies, cloud service providers, resellers/distributors, and public companies.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Credits
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nvidia.com