Nvidia launches AI-focused incubator in India
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American graphics processing unit (GPU) technology giant Nvidia has launched the Nvidia Inception program in India, in recognition of the country’s budding innovation ecosystem surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Inception is a virtual incubator program to support startups with revolutionary ideas in AI. Members will receive a custom set of benefits, from hardware grants and marketing support to access to the latest Nvidia deep learning technologies and training with deep learning experts.
The Inception Program was launched in India at the inaugural Nvidia Emerging Companies Summit India, part of the GPU Technology Conference (GTCx).
The momentum around AI among Indian innovators is so significant that, at launch, the Inception Program already has close to 100 Indian startups as members.
“Artificial Intelligence has gone from science fiction to reality thanks to a new computing model: GPU-accelerated deep learning,” Nvidia MD for South Asia Vishal Dhupar said.
“We believe the next generation of breakthroughs in technology and business will be driven by the AI startup community. Young India’s aspirations, ideas and potential are global in scale, and we are excited to amplify the imagination and intelligence of the country’s brightest minds.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of support does the Nvidia Inception program offer to participating startups?
What kind of support does the Nvidia Inception program offer to participating startups?
Member startups receive a tailored package of benefits. This includes hardware grants, marketing assistance, and access to Nvidia's latest deep learning technologies. They also get training sessions with deep learning experts.
Q.Why has Nvidia decided to launch its Inception program specifically in India?
Why has Nvidia decided to launch its Inception program specifically in India?
Nvidia has recognised India's developing innovation ecosystem that surrounds Artificial Intelligence. The company believes Indian innovators show significant momentum and potential, with aspirations and ideas global in scale.
Q.How many Indian startups have already joined the Inception Program?
How many Indian startups have already joined the Inception Program?
The Inception Program launched with considerable interest, attracting close to 100 Indian startups as members. This demonstrates the significant momentum around AI among innovators in the country.
Q.What event marked the official launch of the Inception Program in India?
What event marked the official launch of the Inception Program in India?
The Inception Program was officially launched in India during the inaugural Nvidia Emerging Companies Summit India. This summit was part of the larger GPU Technology Conference (GTCx) event.
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