# Nebius launches 2026 Physical AI Awards with $150K compute prizes

> Nebius and NVIDIA invite startups to apply for one of five $150,000 compute credit awards, with a deadline of Oct. 25.

Oossa · 2026-09-29 · https://oossa.com/en/nebius-launches-2026-physical-ai-awards-with-150k-compute-prizes

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 facts

- Five prize categories, each worth $150,000 in compute credits
- Application deadline: October 25, 2026

## Why it matters

The awards give early‑stage AI startups access to expensive cloud resources and high‑level networking that can accelerate product development.

## Sources & references

1. [Nebius Opens 2026 Physical AI Awards: Five $150K Compute Prizes, Nine Judges, and an October 25 Deadline](https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/09/29/nebius-opens-2026-physical-ai-awards-five-150k-compute-prizes-nine-judges-and-an-october-25-deadline/) – MarkTechPost, 2026-09-29

Last updated: 2026-09-29