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Frequently Asked Questions

• What support do you offer early-stage startups?

  Early stage startups within the program benefit from 200 free credits to the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, discounted rates and presentation opportunities at our GPU Technology Conference (GTC), and are eligible for preferred pricing on specific GPU product lines, as well as cloud credits through AWS and Oracle.
• How much does NVIDIA Inception membership cost?

  There are no costs associated with applying to or being a member of NVIDIA Inception. There are no application fees, membership fees, or equity requirements. If accepted, you must update your profile every six months to remain eligible for benefits.
• How do I become an NVIDIA Inception Premier member?

  All NVIDIA Inception startups enter the program as Community members. By invitation, select startups may be elevated to Premier status if they can demonstrate that they have closed at least their Series A, are in production, use our tools and platforms and pass an internal review.

   

  NVIDIA Inception Premier members benefit from a dedicated relationship manager, DevRel support, increased marketing, and access to Premier-only events (such as business connections or VC introductions).
• Can I join the program if my startup isn’t using NVIDIA GPUs or SDKs yet?

  Yes. One of NVIDIA Inception’s key benefits is 200 credits to the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, a repository of self-paced AI and deep learning trainings that demonstrate how your startup can benefit from NVIDIA solutions. 

   

  Your NVIDIA Inception program manager will also assist you understanding what tools NVIDIA offers to meet your startup’s needs.
• What are the program’s terms and conditions?

  The terms and conditions are as follows: 

  • I understand that NVIDIA Inception is a program for incorporated startups that  are driving advances in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and/or machine learning.
  • I will be required to update my startup’s information every six months via a questionnaire provided to me by NVIDIA Inception. If I fail to provide updated information, my startup may be removed from the program and lose access to its benefits.
  • NVIDIA Inception holds the right to remove a startup from the program at any time for any reason.
• Does NVIDIA ever invest in members of NVIDIA Inception?

  NVIDIA Inception GPU Ventures invests in AI, data science, and HPC startups that are leveraging NVIDIA platforms to accelerate and amplify joint platform synergies. Portfolio companies are provided a variety of resources and support to expand their visibility and access across NVIDIA, as well as introductions to NVIDIA’s vast, global network of technology decision makers and venture capitalists.
• How can I login to the NVIDIA Inception Portal?

  Registered NVIDIA Inception members can log in to the portal via this link, or via the button at the top of this page’s navigation bar.