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💳 NVIDIA AI Credits — Programs & Free Tiers

Browse NVIDIA programs for startup credits, PhD funding, and free H100 GPU hours. Compare eligibility and apply fast from one page.

NVIDIA offers several ways to offset AI compute and research costs. Startups can join NVIDIA Inception for cloud credits, training, and discounted DGX Cloud. PhD students can pursue the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship for funding tied to an internship. Faculty-led labs can apply for the Academic Grant Program for free H100 GPU hours or hardware. If you end up with unused credits, AI Credit Mart helps you buy or sell them at discounted rates.

💳 About NVIDIA Credits

NVIDIA powers accelerated computing across GPUs, networking, and AI software. Teams use NVIDIA platforms for training and inference, including DGX systems and DGX Cloud, plus CUDA and AI frameworks. Credits tied to NVIDIA programs are valuable because they reduce the biggest line item in modern ML work: reliable GPU compute at scale, especially for H100-class workloads.

What NVIDIA credit programs are available?

This page covers three common paths to NVIDIA-backed compute and funding. NVIDIA Inception is aimed at AI startups and can unlock sizable cloud credits, training credits, and discounts on NVIDIA-hosted compute like DGX Cloud, plus partner perks. For students, the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship supports PhD research aligned with accelerated computing and includes funding routed through your university, typically paired with a required NVIDIA internship. For academic labs, the NVIDIA Academic Grant Program can provide free cloud GPU hours (often H100-class) and, in some tracks, physical hardware or software grants.

Can I sell unused NVIDIA credits?

Yes. If you have NVIDIA-related credits or partner-issued credits you can’t use before they expire, you can list them on AI Credit Mart. Buyers get a discount, and you recover value instead of letting credits go unused. Always confirm transfer rules and expiration terms before listing.

How much discount can I get on NVIDIA credits?

On AI Credit Mart, unused credits are typically listed at about 40% to 40% off face value, depending on expiry date, demand, and transfer constraints. If you need GPUs soon, you’ll usually pay more. If you can plan ahead, you can often land a deeper discount.

How does NVIDIA Inception help startups reduce GPU and cloud costs?

NVIDIA Inception is a free, no-equity program built for AI startups. If accepted, you can unlock meaningful partner benefits like cloud credits through providers such as AWS or Nebius, plus training credits for NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute. You may also get discounted access to NVIDIA compute (including DGX Cloud) and preferred pricing on some NVIDIA GPU offerings. It’s worth applying even early, since there’s no cohort deadline and the perks can stack with other startup programs.