NVIDIA is a world leader in accelerated computing, driving the transformation of industries through AI, graphics, and high‐performance computing. For founders, this means building on a platform that is already the standard for training and deploying advanced AI models across cloud, data center, edge, and devices.
Our full‐stack approach spans GPUs, networking, systems, and software, including NVIDIA CUDA, AI frameworks, SDKs, and enterprise platforms used by startups, leading enterprises, and research institutions worldwide. By building on NVIDIA, founders can shorten time to market, scale from prototype to production, and tap into a mature ecosystem of cloud providers, system integrators, and solution partners.
NVIDIA technologies power breakthroughs in areas such as generative AI, computer vision, robotics, digital twins, healthcare, financial services, and industrial automation. This makes our platform especially relevant for AI‐native and physical AI startups that need reliable performance, long‐term roadmaps, and global recognition to win customers and investors.
Why work with us
NVIDIA works with more than 30,000 startups worldwide through our NVIDIA Inception program, focused on helping AI-driven companies innovate faster and scale smarter. There are no fees, term limits, or equity requirements to join, and we support startups from Pre-Seed all the way to Series C and beyond.
By joining Inception, startups get direct access to NVIDIA, our technology, and our global ecosystem of partners and customers, so they can save money while accelerating product development and go-to-market. Members can tap into preferred pricing on NVIDIA GPUs, SDKs, and platforms, as well as cloud credits and co-marketing and investor exposure opportunities.
To be eligible, your company must be less than 10 years old, legally incorporated, employ at least one developer, and maintain a functional website. Crypto, stablecoin, and broader cryptocurrency-focused companies are not eligible for the program.
