Innovate. Build. Scale.

Transform ideas into industry-leading solutions with the NVIDIA Inception program for startups.

Begin applying to NVIDIA Inception on February 20, 2025!

What is NVIDIA Inception Program?

NVIDIA Inception is a program designed to accelerate startup growth through access to next-generation technology, exclusive connections to venture capitalists, and the latest technical resources from NVIDIA. Whether you're in the idea stage or scaling your operations, Inception has resources tailored to help you succeed. This free program is both industry and technology agnostic, making it accessible to a wide range of startups.

Why Join
the NVIDIA Inception Program?

Be part of a thriving community of 20,000+ startups in 100+ countries and enjoy:
Technical Expertise:
Free credits for NVIDIA technical training courses and discounted workshops
Unlimited access to the NVIDIA Developer Forums
Access to technical resources in the Inception Portal
First-hand introduction to NVIDIA’s latest tech stack
Members-only technical webinars and events
Technology Access:
Preferred pricing on select NVIDIA hardware and software products
Special rates on industry-leading hardware and software
Free cloud credits from NVIDIA partners
Growth Opportunities:
Access to NVIDIA’s extensive network of VC firms via Inception Capital Connect (based on eligibility)
Branding support with a program digital badge, social kits, and customizable event assets
Access to an exclusive meet-up with NVIDIA’s leaders and experts
Engaging with peers and in-person conversations with alumni from the Inception program
Invitations to exclusive Inception events and networking opportunities.

To learn more and apply for the inception program.  Click Here

Nvidia inception Program meetup

Unlock the Power of the
NVIDIA Inception Program

Join us for an exclusive NVIDIA Inception Program Meetup in Bengaluru, where AI startups, founders, venture capitalists, and Inception members converge to explore innovation, scale potential, and network with industry leaders.

Date & Time: March 7, 2025 | 3PM IST. Platform: Zoom
Introduction to the NVIDIA Inception Program

Learn how the program can support your startup’s journey.

Unnikrishnan A R
Head of Developer Programs, South Asia, NVIDIA
Breaking Barriers: The Future of Conversational AI

Explore how AI is enabling startups to push the boundaries of innovation.

Ankush Sabharwal
Founder & CEO, CoRover.ai
Introduction to NVIDIA's Technology Stack

Dive into NVIDIA's NIMs Microservices and NEMO kits to enhance your AI models.

Jigar Halani
Director, Enterprise Solutions Architecture & Engineering, NVIDIA

Agenda

Topics to be covered

Enabling and scaling innovation globally: How NVIDIA helps startups accelerate technical innovation and business growth at all stages

Accelerating India’s journey to becoming a global AI powerhouse and a net producer of AI technologies."

Introduction to the NVIDIA Accelerated Computing Platform: A deep-dive into NVIDIA’s full-stack innovations, with a focus on Generative AI, High Performance Computing, and Physical AI

Networking with NVIDIA & Inception Members

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Registrations

10:20 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome & Introduction

10:30 AM - 10:50AM

OPENING KEYNOTE

Enabling and scaling innovation globally: How NVIDIA helps startups accelerate technical innovation and business growth at all stages.

Unnikrishnan A R
Head Developer Relations - South Asia, NVIDIA

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

DEEP TECH DIVE

Introduction to the NVIDIA Accelerated Computing Platform

Megh Makwana
Solution Architect & Engineering Manager – Applied Generation AI, NVIDIA

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Coffee networking break

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION

Accelerating India’s journey to becoming a global AI powerhouse and net producer of AI

Shripati Acharya
Founder & Managing Partner, Prime VP
Siddhartha Ahluwalia
Managing Partner, Neon Fund
Gaurav Parchani
Co-founder & CTO, Dozee
Aditya Agrawal
Co-founder, Frinks AI
MODERATOR:
Arundhati Banerjee
Senior Inception Partner, NVIDIA South Asia

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Audience Q & A

12:30 PM ONWARDS

Lunch and networking

Register now for the meetup
Past Webinar

Unlock the Power of the NVIDIA Inception Program

Join us for an exclusive webinar to discover how the NVIDIA Inception Program can accelerate your startup's growth with cutting-edge AI technologies, connection to the VC community, technical support, and go-to-market resources.

Date & Time: March 7, 2025 | 3PM IST. Platform: Zoom
Introduction to the NVIDIA Inception Program

Learn how the program can support your startup’s journey.

Unnikrishnan A R
Head of Developer Programs, South Asia, NVIDIA
Breaking Barriers: The Future of Conversational AI

Explore how AI is enabling startups to push the boundaries of innovation.

Ankush Sabharwal
Founder & CEO, CoRover.ai
Introduction to NVIDIA's Technology Stack

Dive into NVIDIA's NIMs Microservices and NEMO kits to enhance your AI models.

Jigar Halani
Director, Enterprise Solutions Architecture & Engineering, NVIDIA

Hear from Our Members

CoRover.ai, India’s first AI-based contextual conversational platform and the creator of BharatGPT—the country’s first indigenous generative AI platform—leverages NVIDIA GPUs to power natural language understanding across 12+ Indian languages. Hear directly from Co-founder and CEO Ankush Sabharwal, a proud member of NVIDIA Inception, as he shares insights on how the program has been a game-changer for their success.