Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members
Cloud Provider Credits
Exclusive partnership offering up to €42,000 in cloud credit
Who qualifies
Every condition below is taken from the vendor’s own published criteria. Read them before you spend an afternoon on the application.
Startups
The programme is aimed at startups. Vendors read this loosely, but expect to describe the company and what you are building on the application.
Exclusive partnership offering up to €42,000 in cloud credits with NVIDIA-optimized infrastructure
About Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members
Quick answer
Exclusive partnership offering up to €42,000 in cloud credits with NVIDIA-optimized infrastructure
Scaleway is a European cloud provider specializing in GPU and high-performance compute. This program extends exclusive credit offers to startups already enrolled in NVIDIA Inception, providing up to €42,000 to run AI/ML workloads on Scaleway's NVIDIA GPU infrastructure. The partnership bundles credits with technical onboarding and potential co-marketing opportunities.
Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members at a glance
Scaleway is a European cloud provider specializing in GPU and high-performance compute. This program extends exclusive credit offers to startups already enrolled in NVIDIA Inception, providing up to €42,000 to run AI/ML workloads on Scaleway's NVIDIA GPU infrastructure. The partnership bundles credits with technical onboarding and potential co-marketing opportunities.
- €42,000Maximum cloud credits
- NVIDIA Inception members onlyPrimary eligibility gate
- H100, L40S, A100 GPUsSupported accelerators
- 12 monthsTypical credit validity window
The Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members offer explained
Scaleway grants up to €42,000 in platform credits to NVIDIA Inception startups, usable for on-demand GPU instances, storage, and bandwidth. Credits are non-transferable, apply to standard Scaleway pricing, and typically expire within 12 months. The offer is exclusive to Inception members and does not require external VC sponsorship.
Heads up: credit programs change their terms and caps regularly — confirm the current offer on the application page before you plan around it.
Apply to Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception MembersHow Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members compares
Here's how Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members stacks up against other cloud infrastructure credits in the same category:
| Program | Headline offer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members | Exclusive partnership offering up to €42,000 in cloud credit | This page |
| Open Telekom Cloud TechBoost Program | $100,000 in credits | Cloud Provider Credits |
| OVHcloud Startup Program | Accelerate development with up to €100,000 free cloud credit | Cloud Provider Credits |
| Pulumi for Startups | $10,000 in credits | Cloud Provider Credits |
Who should apply — and who shouldn't
Apply if
- You're already in NVIDIA Inception and need immediate GPU capacity for training or inference without upfront spend.
- Your workload is GPU-heavy (LLMs, computer vision, generative AI) and you want to avoid AWS/GCP lock-in early.
- You're based in or serving EU/EMEA customers and prefer a European cloud provider with low-latency access.
- You want to combine credits with business development support and co-marketing opportunities within the NVIDIA ecosystem.
Skip if
- You're not yet an NVIDIA Inception member; you'll need to apply and be accepted first (separate process, 2–4 weeks).
- Your primary workload is non-GPU (web apps, databases, static hosting); credits are optimized for GPU and may be underutilized.
- You need multi-region or multi-cloud flexibility; Scaleway's footprint is smaller than AWS/Azure/GCP, limiting geographic options.
More Cloud Provider Credits
If Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members isn't the right fit, compare it against Open Telekom Cloud TechBoost Program, OVHcloud Startup Program, Pulumi for Startups, ScaleGrid Startup Program — or browse the full Cloud Provider Credits category.
What the credit covers
- Up to €42,000 in non-expiring-until-12-months cloud credits
- Access to NVIDIA H100, L40S, A100 GPUs on-demand
- European data centers with GDPR compliance
- No vendor lock-in; portable workloads
- Technical onboarding and support included
- Co-marketing and ecosystem visibility
- Flexible instance sizing and auto-scaling
- Managed storage and bandwidth included in credits
- Monthly billing with transparent usage tracking
- Direct Scaleway startup program support channel
Programme tracks
What Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members publishes for each stage — confirm on the application, since credit programmes are re-cut more often than list pricing.
| Track | Value | Who it is for | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed stage | €10,000–€15,000 | 12 months | 1–2 concurrent GPU instances · Standard support · Basic monitoring and logging |
| Series A | €25,000–€35,000 | 12 months | 4–8 concurrent GPU instances · Priority support · Advanced monitoring and auto-scaling |
| Series B+ | Up to €42,000 | 12 months | Unlimited concurrent instances · Dedicated account manager · Custom SLA and co-marketing |
How to apply
4 steps. The last one is the part most people skip.
- 1
Open Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members through the link on this page
It carries our referral tag. The terms you get are identical either way, and it never changes what this page says about the programme.
- 2
Have the eligibility evidence ready
Applications are checked against one condition — startups. Incorporation date, cap table and a one-line description of what you are building cover most of it.
- 3
Size the migration against the 12 months window
Credits start burning from activation, not from when you get round to using them. Work out what you will genuinely consume in that window before you move production workloads across.
- 4
Know the rate you land on when it runs out
Exclusive partnership offering up to €42,000 in cloud credits with NVIDIA-optimized infrastructure
Where this programme wins and loses
What works
- Large credit ceiling €42,000 covers significant GPU training and inference workloads for 6–12 months depending on instance size and utilization.
- No sponsor required Unlike some programs, you don't need a VC or corporate partner; Inception membership alone qualifies you.
- NVIDIA GPU focus Access to H100, L40S, and A100 GPUs—the same chips used in production AI systems, reducing portability friction later.
- European infrastructure Low-latency access for EU-based teams and GDPR-compliant data residency without routing through US regions.
- Business development bundled Beyond credits, you get technical onboarding, potential co-marketing, and visibility within NVIDIA's partner network.
- Straightforward application No complex vetting; if you're in Inception, approval is typically 5–10 business days.
What doesn't
- Inception membership gate You must already be accepted into NVIDIA Inception; if not, you face a separate 2–4 week application and vetting process.
- 12-month expiry Credits expire after 12 months; unused balance is forfeited. Requires disciplined planning to avoid waste.
- Smaller ecosystem than hyperscalers Scaleway has fewer managed services, integrations, and third-party tools compared to AWS/GCP; may require more DIY infrastructure work.
The bottom line
This is a high-value, no-strings-attached credit offer for founders already in Inception. The €42K ceiling is substantial for early-stage AI workloads, and the 12-month window is reasonable. The only friction is Inception membership, which is a separate gate—but if you're already in, this is a clear win.
Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members FAQ
The questions we actually get asked about this programme.
Ask us something elseActive members of the NVIDIA Inception program. You must provide your Inception member ID during application. Non-members can apply to Inception separately, but that's a distinct process.
Typically 12 months from activation. Unused credits expire and cannot be rolled over or refunded.
No. NVIDIA Inception membership is sufficient; no corporate sponsor or investor letter is required.
You transition to pay-as-you-go pricing at Scaleway's standard rates. There is no automatic renewal; you must reapply the following year if eligible.
Scaleway credits are exclusive to this partnership. You cannot stack them with other Scaleway promotions, but you can use them alongside non-Scaleway services.
Typically 5–10 business days. Approval is contingent on Inception membership verification and a basic review of your use case.
