Nvidia and Microsoft have expanded their collaboration to support AI startups globally, focusing on healthcare and life sciences.

This joint initiative aims to enhance innovation by integrating resources from Nvidia’s Inception program and Microsoft’s startup platform.

Announced at the HLTH healthcare innovation conference, the initiative will first focus on digital health firms in both programs, with plans to expand to other sectors later.

Microsoft offers selected startups up to US$150,000 in Azure credits and business tools, alongside prioritization in its Pegasus Program.

Separately, Nvidia provides inference credits and access to specialized computing platforms.

Eligible startups will receive technical assistance and workshops to craft health-related applications on Microsoft’s Azure using Nvidia’s technology stack.