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Empowering the World's
Cutting Edge 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, opportunities to connect with venture capitalists, and co-marketing support to heighten your company’s visibility.

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The Developer Conference
for the Era of AI and the
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
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
Access to exclusive NVIDIA Inception events
Customer introductions
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* = 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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Get Started

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

Hyperrealistic Avatars Propel Startup to America’s Got Talent Finals

Program member Metaphysic became one of 11 acts competing on America’s Got Talent using the popular StyleGAN model to create AI avatars for live performances.

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HEAVY.AI Delivers Digital Twin for Telco Network Planning on NVIDIA Omniverse

Program member HEAVY.AI’s framework built on NVIDIA Omniverse™ helps optimize wireless site placements to reduce the cost and complexity of network operations and improve the customer experience.

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NVIDIA Medical Edge AI Platform Selected by Top Robotic and Digital Surgery Startups

Inception members Activ Surgical, Moon Surgical, and Proximie will bring real-time AI to their surgery platforms using NVIDIA Clara™ Holoscan on NVIDIA IGX.

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Startup in 3D Turns Selfies Into Dancing Avatars With NVIDIA Omniverse

NVIDIA Inception member in 3D uses Omniverse Extension for mobile scanning to instantly create customizable, realistic avatars.

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“I AM AI” GTC Intro Highlights Inception Members

Model Teachers: Startups Make Schools Smarter With Machine Learning

Inception members SimInsights and Photomath show some of the ways startups are enhancing education with NVIDIA AI. Take for free - Apply your Inception member credits.

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Inception Startups Leveraging AI to Help Save the Planet

Shelter From the Storm: AI Helps Gauge Catastrophe Risks

Masterful AI is using NVIDIA technologies to help enterprises predict and manage the costs of disasters.

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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 elevation to the Premier level, including hands-on technical assistance and co-marketing support.

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Inception at Events

October 17-30, 2022	The Metaverse Healthcare Hackathon	Online
November 2, 2022	Speech AI Summit	Online
November 10, 2022	EMEA HCLS Developer Summit	Online
November 10, 2022	Webinar: Omniverse for Digital Twins Building	Online
November 14, 2022	Webinar: Isaac ROS	Online
November 17, 2022	Webinar: NVIDIA Inception Open House Session- Metropolis	Online
November 18- December 2, 2022	AWS re:Invent 2022	Online
December 5- 6, 2022	Fortune Brainstorm AI	California, U.S.

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Connect with Top Investors

NVIDIA gives Premier members and other select startups 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'sCutting Edge Startups

What Is NVIDIA Inception?

The Developer Conference for the Era of AI and the Metaverse

Program Benefits

Expertise

Technology

Venture Capital

Awareness

Get Started

Apply

Update Your Profile

Activate Your Benefits

Member Spotlight Stories

Hyperrealistic Avatars Propel Startup to America’s Got Talent Finals

HEAVY.AI Delivers Digital Twin for Telco Network Planning on NVIDIA Omniverse

NVIDIA Medical Edge AI Platform Selected by Top Robotic and Digital Surgery Startups

Startup in 3D Turns Selfies Into Dancing Avatars With NVIDIA Omniverse

Model Teachers: Startups Make Schools Smarter With Machine Learning

Shelter From the Storm: AI Helps Gauge Catastrophe Risks

NVIDIA Inception Premier Program

Premier Members

Inception at Events

Connect with Top Investors

Frequently Asked Questions

Join NVIDIA Inception Today

Empowering the World's
Cutting Edge Startups

The Developer Conference
for the Era of AI and the
Metaverse