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title: AI pioneers wanted. Do you have what we’re looking for?
description: We’re looking for innovative startups to be part of our AI Accelerator. Find out if you have what we’re looking for.
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# AI pioneers wanted. Do you have what we’re looking for?

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The [AI Accelerator](https://northerndata.de/ai-accelerator) is an exciting initiative from [Northern Data Group](https://northerndata.de) to help democratize access to AI technology for the world’s most innovative startups and advance AI innovation.

We’re already working with groundbreaking AI leaders such as [Xayn](https://xayn.com/), who have built a revolutionary AI legal copilot for easy and fully compliant document review.

Now we’re looking for the next generation of innovative startups to participate in our AI Accelerator. By putting our High-Performance Compute power in your hands, this visionary initiative is designed to power the next generation of Innovation Bravery.

We will be providing complimentary access to our sought-after NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs and full technical support from our engineering team. Thanks to our industry-leading commitment to sustainability and strong ESG credentials, all the High-Performance Compute power offered to startups will use 100% renewable energy.

As well as access to our cutting-edge technology, startups selected for the AI Accelerator will get a chance to learn from top industry leaders. We have brought together experts from our own leadership team and from our network of exceptional industry partners, including NVIDIA, HPE and Supermicro to support the AI Accelerator. We feel strongly that there is an opportunity to convene the best minds in the industry, who share our vision for the future, to offer an in-depth program of mentoring and coaching. Chosen startups will receive support on everything from developing successful proofs-of-concept, scaling up their ideas, presenting to potential investors, making ESG ambitions a reality and much more. It is a truly unique accelerator, and a fantastic opportunity to accelerate the testing and scaling of some of the world’s most innovative AI-driven ideas.

AI has the potential to revolutionize every sector and bring untold benefits to humanity, from drug discovery and self-driving vehicles to powering technology to combat climate change. This powerful tool is a cornerstone of revolutionary advancements that promise to reshape our future, and we believe that providing access and opportunity, as well as championing sustainable practices for startups is vital.

So, if you are an innovative AI startup with a great idea, whether that’s digital twinning or next-level fraud prevention, our [AI Accelerator](https://northerndata.de/ai-accelerator) could be just what you need to take it to the next level. We’re excited to get started!

Please register your interest [here.](https://northerndata.de/ai-accelerator#application)

## Eligibility Quiz

To understand if Northern Data Group’s AI Accelerator is right for your startup*, check out our quiz:

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Do you have an idea that deploys Generative AI that you would like to scale with access to our H100 GPUs?

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Do you have a Chief Technology Officer (or equivalent role), and would you be comfortable using our H100 GPUs as bare-metal-as-a-service?

Yes No

Are you a privately held, officially incorporated, for-profit company?

Yes No

Is your company more than 50% independent and established after 2013?

Yes No

Does the Company conduct any business with or involving (directly or indirectly) individuals or entities in or from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Belarus or any country on a sanction list?

Yes No

## Congratulations, you're eligible to apply!

[Apply now](https://northerndata.de/ai-accelerator/application#application)

## Sorry, you're not eligible to apply for Northern Data Group's AI Accelerator.

*Eligibility is subject to successfully completing Northern Data Group’s onboarding, compliance and due diligence procedures.

## More insights

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December 19, 2024

### Building Resilient AI Ventures: Insights from Our Founders Workshop

In a recent founder’s workshop led by our CEO, Aroosh Thillainathan, our promising 2024 cohort came together for an in-depth session focused on the fundamentals of building successful AI ventures.

Learn more

](https://northerndata.de/ai-accelerator/resources/building-resilient-ai-ventures-insights-from-our-founders-workshop) [

September 20, 2024

### HPE - Meet the Review Panel - Q&A

HPE - Meet the review panel - Q&A

Learn more

](https://northerndata.de/ai-accelerator/resources/hpe-meet-the-review-panel-q-and-a) [

July 23, 2024

### Northern Data Group announces AI Accelerator, in collaboration with NVIDIA DLI

Our AI Accelerator is collaborating with NVIDIA's Deep Learning Institute (DLI) to support startups innovative ideas. Learn more.

Learn more

](https://northerndata.de/ai-accelerator/resources/nvidia-deep-learning-institute)

## Excited to learn more?

Register now to be the first to know about future opportunities.

[ Register interest ](https://northerndata.de/ai-accelerator#application)

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