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Nebius AI Lift (via NVIDIA Inception)

Up to $5,000 credits + $150,000 in compute savings for NVIDIA Inception members

Credit Value

Up to $150,000+

Introductory credits are applied on account activation. Larger savings are usually tied to committed/reserved spend.

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Credit Value

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Best For

Funded AI teams already in NVIDIA Inception that want high-value GPU credits at neocloud rates

What You Get
Nebius AI Lift (also called Nebius for Startups) is a high-value GPU cloud program available to eligible NVIDIA Inception members. Nebius is a specialized AI cloud (neocloud) offering NVIDIA GPUs for training and inference at competitive rates.

Key Benefits

  • $5,000 in introductory AI credits (usable immediately for compute or Token Factory inference)
  • Up to $150,000 in compute savings / discounts (typically structured as matched discounts on reserved contracts)
  • Assigned internal advocates and engineering support
  • Priority / expedited access to the latest NVIDIA GPUs
  • Co-GTM and community opportunities
  • Access to both Nebius AI Cloud (training/large workloads) and Token Factory (fast open-model inference)

Available Tiers
$5 000 credits + up to $150K savings
✓ Who Qualifies
  • Must be a member of NVIDIA Inception
  • AI-native product (building or scaling an AI-enabled product)
  • VC or accelerator-backed (preference given to partner VCs)
  • Raised at least $5M+ (current temporary threshold due to demand)
  • Officially incorporated and less than 7–10 years old
  • Working company website + company email address
✗ Limitations
  • NVIDIA Inception membership is required
  • Currently highly selective — $5M+ raised is often required
  • Waitlist is common due to demand
  • Acceptance is not guaranteed
  • Larger savings typically require committed spend
  • Consulting firms, resellers, crypto-only, and public companies are excluded
How to Apply
  1. 1
    Join NVIDIA Inception first (free) at nvidia.com/en-us/startups if you are not already a member
  2. 2
    Visit the Nebius NVIDIA Inception offer page
  3. 3
    Apply for the Nebius for Startups program
  4. 4
    Create a company profile on the Nebius AI Cloud platform
  5. 5
    Provide company, funding, and AI use-case details
  6. 6
    Wait for manual review (waitlist is common)
  7. 7
    Once approved, receive introductory credits and access to discounts
Our Take
Nebius AI Lift is one of the highest-leverage GPU credit opportunities currently available, especially because Nebius prices are typically lower than major hyperscalers. The program is intentionally positioned as a follow-on benefit to NVIDIA Inception, so the correct sequence is: join Inception → then apply for Nebius.

Worth applying? Yes — if you are already (or can quickly become) an NVIDIA Inception member and meet the funding threshold.

Insider tips: Apply to NVIDIA Inception first — it is free and broad. Be ready with clear proof of funding and a concrete AI workload description. Due to high demand, many applicants land on a waitlist; apply only when you have real compute needs. Credits work on both training clusters and Token Factory inference.

Common Questions
Is Nebius AI Lift legit?
Yes — official program from Nebius in partnership with NVIDIA Inception.
How much can I get?
$5,000 in introductory credits plus up to $150,000 in compute savings/discounts.
Do I need NVIDIA Inception?
Yes — membership is required for the exclusive Inception-linked offer.
Who is eligible right now?
AI-native startups that are NVIDIA Inception members, typically with $5M+ raised, VC/accelerator backing, and a working website.
Is acceptance guaranteed?
No — the program is selective and currently operates with a waitlist due to demand.
What can the credits be used for?
Nebius AI Cloud (training and large workloads) and Token Factory (inference on open models).

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Program Details
Credit Value
Up to $150,000+
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Selective Program
Validity
Introductory credits are applied on account activation. Larger savings are usually tied to committed/reserved spend.
Best For
Funded AI teams already in NVIDIA Inception that want high-value GPU credits at neocloud rates
Who Can Apply
AI-native startups that need scalable GPU infrastructure for training or inference

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