Who Should Apply
AI Startup Innovators
Early-stage AI startups developing foundational models, applications, or tooling.
Research & Development Teams
Research groups and labs running real-world AI workloads.
AI-Driven Enterprises
Businesses looking to deploy or scale production AI.
Qualified Innovators
Any other qualified teams building and scaling AI applications.
Program Benefits
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Free Access to Compute
Access Denvr AI Compute Services at no cost to kickstart development and experimentation.
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Advanced AI Infrastructure
Utilize advanced compute architectures optimized for high-performance AI workloads.
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Flexible Deployment Options
Deploy with flexibility using virtualized or bare-metal configurations tailored to your needs.
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Seamless Startup Environments
Start fast with pre-configured environments designed for seamless setup and scalable growth.
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Expert Training & Support
Leverage hands-on training and engineering expertise to accelerate setup and maximize workload performance.
Performance That Scales With Your Vision
High-performance compute and tailored support designed to take your AI from prototype to production — faster.
Credits to Help You
Start & Scale
Kick-off with initial $1,000 of start-up credits for Denvr AI Compute Services. Eligible teams can receive up to $500,000 in production credits based on needs and potential.
Dedicated to
AI communities
Deploy single nodes or scale to 1024 GPU clusters with NVIDIA HGX H100, A100 and Intel Gaudi AI processors. Powered by non-blocking InfiniBand or RoCE v2 up to 3.2 Tbps.
Build Without Barriers
AI innovation demands powerful infrastructure and flexibility. AI Ascend delivers both — helping you train, test, and deploy AI workloads faster, without upfront cost or complexity.
How It Works
01
Apply
Submit your application through our
online form.
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Get Approved
We evaluate your project’s alignment with program goals, including AI development focus, and resource requirements.
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Onboard
Receive access credentials, onboarding support, and setup guidance.
Connected to Canada’s
AI Ecosystem
The Denvr AI Ascend Program is part of a growing national initiative— supporting Canada’s AI leadership by connecting
startups, researchers, and businesses with aligned programs, funding opportunities, partners.
Partner Access
AI Ascend is aligned with portfolio companies and initiatives from key partners like AltaML, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Export Development Canada (EDC), and Sagard.
Research & Government Programs
Supporting AI efforts through Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), Alberta Innovates, GovLab,
Digital Research Alliance of Canada (DRAC), and post-secondary institutions working with Denvr AI.