Inception is free. The program doesn’t have application fees, membership fees, or equity requirements. To remain eligible for benefits, members need to provide details about their solution and update their profile every six months.

Yes. Inception can also help you understand which NVIDIA solutions are best for your workload. Members receive free credits for self-paced courses and special pricing for instructor-led workshops through the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute, where they can get the latest technical training and hands-on experience in AI, data science, accelerated computing, and more from NVIDIA.

Members must employ at least one developer, maintain a working website, be officially incorporated, and be less than 10 years old.
The following types of organizations do not qualify for NVIDIA Inception membership:
> Consulting and outsourced development firms
> Companies associated with cryptocurrency
> Cloud service providers
> Resellers and distributors
> Public companies

Funding status is an important indicator of startup maturity. The Inception team also uses this information to determine which members might be appropriate for VC introductions.

Generating revenue is not a requirement for NVIDIA Inception membership. The program is designed to support startups of all stages.

No. Your company needs to be incorporated, and you'll need to provide the incorporation date in the application form.

A pitch deck helps us understand your company’s mission, solutions, and unique value in the market. We rely on that information to determine the best ways to support your business, including personalized recommendations, workload-specific resources, and opportunities that align with your go-to-market needs.

Please contact us at [email protected]. If you’re located in China, please contact us at [email protected].

Early-stage startups enrolled in NVIDIA Inception benefit from free NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) training credits, SDK access, preferred pricing on select hardware and software, and free cloud credits.

Members benefit from preferred pricing on a subset of our enterprise-grade GPUs. NVIDIA doesn't sell directly to Inception members, and we don't maintain pricing control over our suppliers. The preferred pricing will function as a rebate that will be deducted from the standard price that any supplier provides.

No. NVIDIA can provide contact information for GPU suppliers that may have cards, but we cannot guarantee access to specific products.

Members can request preferred pricing on a subset of our enterprise-grade GPUs. NVIDIA doesn't sell directly to Inception program members, and we don't maintain pricing control over our suppliers. The preferred pricing will function as a rebate that will be deducted from the standard price that any supplier provides.

Yes. The “Member Sign-in” button is at the top, right-hand corner of this page. You can also click here to visit the sign-in page.

You can give members of your team access by adding members and modifying access rights within the Inception Portal.

You can manage contacts and portal users from the Inception Portal. If you don’t have portal access, please contact someone in your organization who is already authorized as a portal user. They can either authorize you as a portal user, or make the contact updates on your behalf.

Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for NVIDIA Inception members to access and request the Preferred Pricing benefit through the Inception portal.

Prerequisites

• Active NVIDIA Inception membership

• Valid login credentials for the Inception portal

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Login to the Inception Portal

Navigate to the NVIDIA Inception Portal at https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/startups/ and sign in using your member credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the Benefits Section

Once logged in, locate and click on the Benefits section from the main dashboard.

Step 3: Explore the Benefits Catalog

Click the Explore Benefits button to be redirected to the full Benefits Catalog.

Note: You may be prompted to:

• Login again with the same credentials as the Inception portal

• Confirm your company information

• Add a product to your company profile

Complete any required prompts before proceeding.

Step 4: Request the Preferred Pricing Benefit

1. In the Benefits Catalog, locate the Preferred Pricing benefit

2. Click the Request Benefit button to submit your request

3. When prompted, add your preferred solution provider (reseller) who will deliver the benefit

4. Wait for confirmation of your request submission

Step 5: Provide Reseller Information After Approval

Once your request is confirmed by NVIDIA Inception:

1. You will receive an email confirmation

2. Provide this email confirmation to your preferred reseller

3. The reseller will use this confirmation to process your Preferred Pricing benefit

Important Notes

• Ensure your company information and product details are complete and up-to-date before requesting benefits

• Use the same credentials throughout the process to avoid authentication issues

• Have your preferred solution provider (reseller) information ready when submitting the benefit request

• Keep the email confirmation safe - you'll need it to activate the benefit with your reseller

• If you encounter any issues, contact NVIDIA Inception support through the portal

Quick Reference

Support

For assistance with the Inception portal or benefits requests, please contact NVIDIA Inception support through the member portal or visit the Help section.

Please confirm that emails from Inception aren’t going to your spam folder. If the issue is still unresolved, please contact us at [email protected]. If you’re located in China, please contact us at [email protected].

To maximize the value of your membership: > Add product details to your profile in the Inception Portal.
> Update your product and company details every six months to remain eligible for benefits and other program features.
> Sign up for a “New Member Welcome and Orientation” session to connect with our team and learn more about how Inception can help you.
> In your first weeks as a member, keep an eye out for our email series designed to help you navigate Inception and discover valuable resources from NVIDIA.
> Explore the Inception Portal to learn about member benefits, marketing assets, and developer resources.
> Give your team access to the portal from the “Manage Users” section of the portal.

Please contact us at [email protected]. If you’re located in China, please contact us at [email protected].