Startup Program
Build on Polarise.
The European, sovereignty-first AI stack - from infrastructure to cloud. Launch faster, stay compliant, and scale with NVIDIA-based performance.
The European, sovereignty-first AI stack - from infrastructure to cloud. Launch faster, stay compliant, and scale with NVIDIA-based performance.
Get everything you need to build enterprise-ready AI products - with credits, GPUs, and a sovereignty-first cloud infrastructure.
Built-in compliance with European data protection standards, ensuring your startup meets enterprise requirements from day one.
Get access to our AI infrastructure. Start building and testing your prototype.
Progressive credit allocation as your startup grows. From Explorer to Scaler, we provide resources that match your stage.
Direct access to our engineering team through workshops, clinics, and office hours for hands-on technical guidance.
We're not just a cloud provider - we're your partner in building Europe's next generation of AI companies.
Close ties to NVIDIA Inception program startups
Built by founders, for founders
We speak your language - same challenges, same drive
Direct collaboration to understand real startup needs
Fast, flexible & hands-on support without corporate overhead
We created Polarise to help startups build on AI in a compliant and secure way. If any of these apply to you, sovereign AI infrastructure is essential for your growth
Require EU data residency or customer-driven compliance
Plan to fine-tune or train models on your own proprietary data
Work with regulated customers (finance, healthcare, public sector, industrial)
Handle sensitive or regulated data needing strict controls
Need to avoid vendor lock-in and keep full IP ownership of your solution
Must deploy AI in the EU cloud, private environments, on-premises, or at the edge
Find your fit and get started on your journey
B2B / AI-native startups
SaaS, vertical AI, infra/devtools registered in Europe
No clear customer focus
We primarily support startups with a clear vision.
Enterprise readiness focus
Build with DPA, SSO options, and VPC; value sovereignty-first approach
Too early stage
Hobby projects or no developer on staff
All startups welcome
Market proof, typically funded > €2M
Non-EU data residency only
Workloads requiring data outside EU without adequate safeguards
Polarise is a European company that provides a sovereign AI stack for startups. We are committed to providing a sustainable and secure infrastructure for our customers.
EU data residency, DPA available, privacy by design
Optional SSO/SCIM as you scale
Waste-heat integration; additional green energy sources
Enterprise-grade security and quality standards
Certified by end of 2025
Certified by end of 2025
Certified by end of 2025
Certified by end of 2025
Certified by end of 2025
In preparation for 2026
In preparation for 2026
Code for a sustainable built environment
Polarise compresses time-to-market, reduces compliance risk, and gives you enterprise-ready rails from day one — so you can spend more time on product, less on plumbing.
Go live in days, not weeks: credits, GPUs, and ready-to-use model APIs get your prototype into users' hands faster.
Build with EU data residency, DPA, and identity options (SSO later) to unlock enterprise pilots sooner.
Region-first infrastructure and governance aligned with European values, rules, and data protection.
Access Polarise AI engineers via workshops, clinics, and office hours; real humans, fast feedback.
Join local AI Hubs, meetups, hackathons, and joint customer events to create visibility and pipeline.
Tailored, flexible support and pricing. Built by founders, for founders.
De-risk the unknowns with a clear path from application to live.
~2 minutes to complete your application and get started. Tell us about your startup, your stage, and your AI infrastructure needs.
Decision & next steps within a few business days. Our team evaluates your fit and determines the right stage and support level.
30 minutes with our startup team to discuss your needs, answer questions, and plan your onboarding journey.
Onboarding & support plan; target < 7 days to active tenant. Get your credits, access to GPUs, and priority support.
Extend credits, add co-working, roadmap insights, and co-marketing as you progress through your journey.
Eligibility and benefits for startups ready to scale
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Take advantage of our AI Factory locations throughout Germany and Europe for genuine, direct exchange with other startups and benefit from discounted co-working and showroom options directly 'in the heart of the machine'. Sign up now to secure your spot in one of our upcoming AI Hubs!
Find answers to common questions about the Build on Polarise Startup Program.
Apply now to get access to sovereign AI infrastructure, startup credits, and join Europe's leading AI startup program.