GTC 2025 for Startups and Investors

What’s next in AI starts here. See special sessions, events, and programs designed just for you.

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GTC is the premier AI event that brings together the brightest minds in technology. Join thousands of startup founders, app creators, enterprise executives, and investors for 1000+ sessions—including more than 100 led by Inception program startups—plus technical workshops, expert panels, and networking events.

Unlike any other tech conference, GTC gives you unprecedented opportunities to explore real-world applications of AI and understand the vast implications for developers, businesses, and investors.  

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1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Create, Cure, Care: Reimagining Healthcare—Driving Innovation From Ideation With AI [SE73736]

Talks & Panels | San Jose Convention Center

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Virtual Sessions for Startups

Check out our virtual program in an EMEA-friendly time zone. Hear from experts as they share tips and tricks to help you grow your startup. You’ll also hear from venture capital firms as they pitch their thesis and explore the innovative work being done by fellow startups across industries in startup showcases.

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Startups panel at GTC

Next Wave Innovations: Startups Shaping Tomorrow

Discover the secrets of global expansion from trailblazing startups as they share their hard-won insights and game-changing strategies. Don't miss this exclusive panel to learn how to overcome international challenges and seize global opportunities that could catapult your business to new heights.

Wednesday, March 19  |  2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

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AI Day for VCs

Following the keynote, join industry experts—including NVIDIA’s Sid Sideek, Head of NVentures, and Vishal Bhagwati, Head of Corporate Development—for sessions and networking tailored for the VC community.

Tuesday, March 18  |  1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

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AI Day for VCs: Networking event with industry experts
AI Day for Startups at GTC 2025

AI Day for Startups

Tap into a wealth of knowledge shared by the investors and technology leaders who are pushing the sector’s boundaries. Join this interactive event to hear compelling perspectives and connect with venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and others in the industry.

Tuesday, March 18  |  1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

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VC and Startup Pitches

Hear from venture capitalists and startups as they take the stage of the Expo Hall Theater. Investors will flip the script, pitching their differentiated value, industry expertise, and investment theses to the audience. Then, hear NVIDIA Inception startups make their own pitches and describe their visions for the future of tech.

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NVIDIA GTC: VC and startup pitches

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NVIDIA Inception program

Accelerate Your Startup

The NVIDIA Inception program gives startups access to the latest developer resources, preferred pricing on NVIDIA software and hardware, and exposure to the VC community. The program is free and available to tech startups of all stages.

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NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance connects global investo

Strengthen Your Portfolio

The NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance connects global investors with the Inception program's startup community. Members of the alliance receive portfolio support, startup introductions, and other benefits to strengthen their portfolio companies in AI, gaming, AR/VR, and other domains.

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Be at the forefront of innovation. Experience NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, CA on March 17–21, 2025. 

San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA.  

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