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Cryptocurrency companies are one of five business categories ineligible to join the program.<\/p>\n
Nvidia\u2019s accelerator program app<\/a>ears to sidestep digital assets startups, with its help section listing<\/a> crypto-focused companies as ineligible to join the tech giant’s global network of founders.<\/p>\n According to the program website, crypto companies and four other types of businesses are excluded from participating in Nvidia’s Inception: consulting and outsourced development firms, cloud service providers, resellers and distributors, and companies that are already public.<\/p>\n The move indicates a shift in Nvidia’s policy regarding crypto startups in its accelerator program. For instance, in 2018, the company accepted<\/a> Ubex \u2014 a startup combining blockchain and AI for digital advertising \u2014 in its Inception program. <\/p>\n A Nvidia spokesperson declined to comment on the eligibility policy. The Inception Program is designed for companies younger than 10 years in all stages of funding.<\/p>\n Read more<\/p>\n<\/p>\n If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you want to read more News<\/a> articles, you can visit our General category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n