Nvidia Turns Its Back on Crypto Startups, Embraces the AI Future
In a striking move that signals where its priorities truly lie, Nvidia has quietly shut the door on cryptocurrency startups, banning them from its Inception accelerator program — a coveted initiative offering mentorship, tech resources, and investor access. The shift, first spotlighted by Chinese crypto journalist Colin Wu on X (formerly Twitter), reveals a company making a bold pivot toward the AI gold rush.
From this point forward, any startup with ties to cryptocurrency won’t even be considered for Nvidia’s Inception program. Instead, Nvidia is rolling out the red carpet for artificial intelligence ventures, offering training for AI developers, access to cutting-edge SDKs and libraries, and a direct line to its powerful VC network.
The updated program requirements are clear: only startups younger than 10 years, officially incorporated, with at least one developer and a functioning website, are eligible — so long as they steer clear of the crypto space.
While the crypto world sees the door slam shut, the AI frontier just got a lot more inviting.
