Nebius and NVIDIA invite startups to apply for one of five $150,000 compute credit awards, with a deadline of Oct. 25.
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Nebius and NVIDIA have opened the 2026 Physical AI Awards for startup teams building real‑world AI products. Five winners will each receive $150,000 in compute credits, joint promotion, executive mentorship, and a seat at a senior‑level dinner. Applications are accepted until October 25, and a panel of nine judges will select the winners.
The awards give early‑stage AI startups access to expensive cloud resources and high‑level networking that can accelerate product development.
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| 1 | Nebius Opens 2026 Physical AI Awards: Five $150K Compute Prizes, Nine Judges, and an October 25 Deadline ↗ | MarkTechPost | Sep 29, 2026 | Nebius and NVIDIA are running the 2026 Physical AI Awards for startups with products in the field. |
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