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NVIDIA Promo Code & Deal — NVIDIA Inception Program for Startups

NVIDIA · Verified 2026-11-06
Value
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Type
Perk
Access
Via VC partner
Availability
No end date listed

About this deal

NVIDIA Inception provides startups with free cloud credits from NVIDIA and partners, technical training and developer resources. Companies must be incorporated, under 10 years old, have a working website and at least one developer.

What's included

8 items
Free self-paced technical courses and discounted expert-led workshops.
Personalized recommendations for tools and resources.
Full access to NVIDIA Developer Forums for technical support.
Preferred pricing on selected NVIDIA hardware and software.
Exclusive partner offers on tools, services, and support.
Free cloud credits from NVIDIA and partners.
Potential introductions to investors through Inception Capital Connect.
Access to curated networking events with startups, VCs, and NVIDIA executives.

Eligibility

8 items
The company must maintain a working website.
The company must be officially incorporated.
The company must be less than 10 years old.
The company must have a clear use case for NVIDIA technology.
At least one founder must actively operate the company.
Consulting and outsourced development firms are not eligible.
Companies associated with cryptocurrency are not eligible.
Cloud service providers are not eligible.

How to apply

4 items

Needs a referral from a partner VC, then apply on NVIDIA's site

  1. 1Submit details about your business and products, including a company pitch deck.
  2. 2Wait for NVIDIA to review your application and contact you with more information.
  3. 3Update your company and product profile in the Inception portal.
  4. 4Explore the portal to access available member benefits and offers.

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#AI#GPU#Developer Tools

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