Yotta Data Services has unveiled the Rudra program, a new initiative designed to accelerate AI-driven innovation by offering startups and enterprises access to NVIDIA’s cutting-edge technology through Yotta’s Shakti Cloud platform. With cloud credits valued up to $50,000, the program extends to members of NVIDIA Inception and NVIDIA Connect, providing access to NVIDIA Hopper GPUs and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise platform, which are essential for developing powerful AI solutions.
Sunil Gupta, Yotta’s Co-founder and CEO, highlighted the program’s goal to reduce financial barriers and foster a robust AI ecosystem. He emphasized that Yotta’s collaboration with NVIDIA is geared toward equipping startups and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) with essential technology, guidance, and infrastructure to realize their AI ambitions. Gupta further stated that the Rudra program embodies Yotta’s commitment to strengthening India’s AI landscape, empowering innovators to solve pressing challenges locally and globally. The initiative also includes training, expert technical support, and exclusive discounts for extended AI applications.
With over 80% of Yotta’s GPU resources dedicated to Indian clients, the program aims to boost domestic AI development while also addressing international demand. Through the Shakti Cloud platform, Yotta will offer comprehensive services such as managed GPU nodes, Kubernetes clusters, and serverless AI inferencing. By supporting projects like large language models and speech recognition, the Rudra program positions India as a global AI leader.