AI-native startups are rewriting the rules across industries – from life sciences to media to finance. But scaling these ambitious companies requires more than brilliant ideas: it demands serious infrastructure, technical expertise, and affordable access to cutting-edge tools.
That’s why Nebius AI Cloud is teaming up with NVIDIA to give AI startups a major boost.
Through a deepened collaboration with NVIDIA Inception – NVIDIA’s global startup program with more than 22,000 members – Nebius is offering a powerful package to fuel the next wave of AI breakthroughs. Eligible NVIDIA Inception members can now tap into up to $150,000 in cloud credits through Nebius’s AI Lift program, along with technical support, startup-focused perks, and early access to new AI hardware.
“By working together with NVIDIA Inception, Nebius can offer AI startups the tools, expertise, and resources they need to scale their innovations faster and more effectively than ever,” said Mona Li, Director of Startup Ecosystem at Nebius.
The goal, according to Li, is simple: remove barriers that slow down innovation. “Our aim is to drive the next wave of AI breakthroughs by bringing down technical barriers and fostering collaboration” she said. “We provide access to state-of-the-art AI infrastructure accelerated by NVIDIA, as well as expert guidance and financial support – freeing up startups to focus on shipping transformative AI solutions that redefine industries.”
Lowering the Cost of Innovation
Building and training AI models is expensive – and for many early-stage companies, the cost of scaling can be a major roadblock. Nebius AI Lift is designed to change that by dramatically reducing the upfront cost of adopting AI technologies.
Startups that join Nebius’s program within the first three months get access to exclusive perks, including:
- Up to $150,000 in cloud credits for AI development and scaling
- $10,000 in inference credits for running production workloads
- Priority access to the latest NVIDIA GPUs, including early access to the new Blackwell platforms
- Significant service discounts for startups committed to long-term AI scaling
- Co-marketing opportunities, from blog features to event speaking slots
Beyond infrastructure, startups also gain access to Nebius’s AI-native cloud stack, expert technical support, and business insights powered by AI – helping them fine-tune their operations and sharpen their strategic decision-making. A fast-tracked onboarding process ensures startups can quickly get up and running on Nebius’s high-performance cloud platform.
Opening Doors for AI Innovators
The collaboration marks another step in Nebius’s broader mission to power the AI economy. Startups looking to apply for AI Lift benefits can do so through the NVIDIA Inception program, which helps early- and growth-stage companies accelerate innovation with access to NVIDIA’s latest hardware, software, training resources, and venture capital exposure. The program is free and open to startups at all stages of development.
For more information about NVIDIA Inception and how to apply, visit NVIDIA’s startup program page.
