{"id":3567,"date":"2022-09-21T11:07:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T08:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/?p=3567"},"modified":"2024-09-25T08:49:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T05:49:58","slug":"accelerating-growth-with-the-nvidia-inception-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/news\/accelerating-growth-with-the-nvidia-inception-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerating growth with the Nvidia Inception program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One challenge that several startups and new businesses face is how best to accelerate growth. What is the best way to generate funds that can be used to invest in product development? How to find a way into meetings with venture capital companies? How much promotion is possible with available resources? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All businesses, including those that work in the ICT sector within Oulu, will be faced with these questions at some point as they navigate their way through the early days. With that in mind, we would like to tell you about the Nvidia Inception program, which could be part of a viable pathway towards quick and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"editorskit-no-desktop editorskit-no-tablet wp-block-heading\">What is the Nvidia Inception program and who is it for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"editorskit-no-desktop editorskit-no-tablet\">As one of the most globally well-known and established names in ICT, Nvidia needs very little introduction. Through their Inception program, they are offering to help startups of all sizes with their development through expert insight and access to their ground-breaking technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"editorskit-no-desktop editorskit-no-tablet\">This is done through a membership scheme. which is open to businesses across many sectors, some of which are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer editorskit-no-desktop editorskit-no-tablet\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrow editorskit-no-desktop editorskit-no-tablet wp-block-list\"><li>AI<\/li><li>AR\/VR<\/li><li>Automotive<\/li><li>Deep learning<\/li><li>Embedded systems robotics<\/li><li>Factories<\/li><li>Gaming<\/li><li>Graphics<\/li><li>Healthcare<\/li><li>Image processing<\/li><li>Manufacturing<\/li><li>Media entertainment<\/li><li>Networking<\/li><li>Retail<\/li><li>Smart cities<\/li><li>Smart spaces<\/li><li>Video analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns editorskit-no-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Nvidia Inception program and who is it for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the most globally well-known and established names in ICT, Nvidia needs very little introduction. Through their Inception program, they are offering to help startups of all sizes with their development through expert insight and access to their ground-breaking technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is done through a membership scheme. which is open to businesses across many sectors, some of which are listed on the right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrow wp-block-list\"><li>AI<\/li><li>AR\/VR<\/li><li>Automotive<\/li><li>Deep learning<\/li><li>Embedded systems robotics<\/li><li>Factories<\/li><li>Gaming<\/li><li>Graphics<\/li><li>Healthcare<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrow wp-block-list\"><li>Image processing<\/li><li>Manufacturing<\/li><li>Media entertainment<\/li><li>Networking<\/li><li>Retail<\/li><li>Smart cities<\/li><li>Smart spaces<\/li><li>Video analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that are part of the program can benefit in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrow wp-block-list\"><li>Access to tools and resources that range from free training materials and engineering support to discounts on Nvidia products.<\/li><li>Technical guidance and support from within the large community of highly-skilled developers.<\/li><li>Opportunities to increase brand awareness with events, social amplification and other avenues.<\/li><li>Exposure to hundreds of venture capital firms for potential funding opportunities and investor introductions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, 11,000 startups worldwide have enrolled into the program representing over 100 countries. It helped <a aria-label=\"PrecisionLife (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/nvda.ws\/3cacWlN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>PrecisionLife<\/strong><\/a> in the UK use AI to create a deeper understanding of the effects of COVID-19. It enabled <strong><a aria-label=\"Faction (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/nvda.ws\/3cacWlN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Faction<\/a><\/strong> in the Bay Area in the US to manufacture their own autonomous vehicles. It supercharged the sports coverage on <strong><a aria-label=\"TVConal (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.nvidia.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/27\/tvconal-sports-video-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">TVConal<\/a><\/strong> in Singapore. These are just a few examples that gives you a good idea of the breadth of companies supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications can be made by startups of all sizes that fulfill the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrow wp-block-list\"><li>They must be less than ten-years-old.<\/li><li>They must be a legally incorporated company with a functioning website.<\/li><li>They must have at least one employed person in a developer role and at least one employed person in a business role.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><b><i>I<\/i><\/b>f you would like know more about the Nvidia Inception program, please contact jussi.leponiemi@businessoulu.com or reeta.raisanen@businessoulu.com.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One challenge that several startups and new businesses face is how best to accelerate growth. 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