Inference.net gives open-source AI projects up to $10,000 in free compute
Up to $10,000 in free compute for open-source AI projects
The Inference.net grant program gives developers and researchers working on open-source AI projects up to $10,000 in free compute, with a focus on novel LLM applications, inference optimization and developer tools. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Eligibility
- Developers and researchers working on open-source AI projects. Submit your project details for review by Inference.net.
The briefing
Inference.net is an LLM inference provider that runs a grant program for open-source AI work.
What you get
Up to $10,000 in free compute for developers and researchers building open-source AI projects.
Which projects fit
- Novel applications that use LLMs in creative ways, from new software interfaces to previously impossible apps.
- Projects that improve LLM inference performance through optimization, hardware acceleration or new architectures.
- Developer tools that make AI development more accessible, such as testing frameworks, dev environments and workflow tools.
How to apply
Describe your project and how the grant would help on the Inference.net grants page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.
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