NVIDIA Inception Programme for AI Startups
NVIDIA Inception is a free global programme that helps AI startups grow with access to GPU computing credits, technical training, co-marketing support, and investor introductions.
Application
Navigate to the primary sponsor application portal to review requirements and submit materials.
Program Description
NVIDIA Inception is designed to help AI, data science, and high-performance computing startups evolve faster. The programme is free to join and does not require any equity. African AI startups can apply and benefit from the same resources available to startups globally.
### What You Get
Members receive discounts on NVIDIA hardware, credits for GPU cloud computing through partners like AWS and Google Cloud, access to NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute courses, co-marketing opportunities, and introductions to venture capital firms in the NVIDIA partner network.
### Who Should Apply
Any AI startup at any stage can apply. The programme is especially valuable for companies that rely heavily on GPU computing for model training, computer vision, natural language processing, or robotics. African startups working on local language models, medical imaging, and agricultural AI can benefit greatly.
Visit [nvidia.com/startups](https://www.nvidia.com/startups) to apply.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Applicants must be citizens of an African country, or currently registered in an accredited African tertiary academic institution.
- Demonstrable interest or active project development in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or computer science.
- Submission of active academic transcripts, CV, and a personal statement outlining project impacts.