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NVIDIA: NVIDIA Inception: free membership that unlocks partner cloud credits, DLI training and hardware pricing

Inception is NVIDIA's program for AI startups: no fees, no equity, no cohorts. Members get free self-paced Deep Learning Institute courses and discounted workshops, preferred pricing on select NVIDIA hardware and software, cloud credits from NVIDIA and partners (Nebius AI Lift up to $150K, Lambda $7,500 and others), Capital Connect investor introductions and co-marketing. Join it first, several other perks on this list require it.
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Free · unlocks partner credits
NVIDIA Inception: free membership that unlocks partner cloud credits, DLI training and hardware pricing
Inception is NVIDIA's program for AI startups: no fees, no equity, no cohorts. Members get free self-paced Deep Learning Institute courses and discounted workshops, preferred pricing on select NVIDIA hardware and software, cloud credits from NVIDIA and partners (Nebius AI Lift up to $150K, Lambda $7,500 and others), Capital Connect investor introductions and co-marketing. Join it first, several other perks on this list require it.
Who qualifies: Incorporated company less than 10 years old with a working website and at least one developer. Not for consultancies, crypto companies, cloud providers, resellers or public companies.
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