US tech giant Nvidia has partnered with AI Grants India (AIGI), a non-profit, to support early-stage artificial intelligence founders in India. The goal is to help form up to 500 new AI startups in the next 12 months.
The collaboration was announced alongside the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Under the tie-up, founders building through AIGI will get access to Nvidia's developer tools, computing infrastructure, and ecosystem support. The exact amount of computing credits has not yet been finalized, The Times of India reported.
What AIGI has done so far
In the past few months, AIGI said it has enabled over 1,500 builders. It has supported more than 100 idea-stage AI startups. It has also facilitated over one billion tokens across model platforms, as per Whalesbook.
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Through Nvidia's Inception startup programme, selected founders will gain access to what AIGI called Nvidia's "full stack of resources." This includes technical tools, training, and ecosystem exposure. Nvidia's global Inception programme has historically supported more than 19,000 startups worldwide, Whalesbook reported.
Competition and market context
Nvidia's move comes as rivals expand their AI footprint in India. Companies like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud offer computing credits and accelerator programmes for startups. Chipmakers such as AMD and Intel are also building research and mentorship partnerships.
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India's AI market is projected to grow rapidly. Nvidia's market capitalisation stands at about $4.55 trillion as of February 18, 2026, reflecting strong investor confidence.
