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Feb 20, 2026·Company·Press Release

Cortex Research Joins NVIDIA
Inception Partner Program

This partnership marks a significant milestone in Cortex Research's mission to enable organizations and individuals across the United Kingdom to deploy powerful, high-performance Agentic AI responsibly and at scale.

Cortex Research × NVIDIA

For Immediate Release

Cortex Research, a UK-based startup developing advanced AI models and systems for responsible, high-performance Agentic AI deployment, today announced its official acceptance into the NVIDIA Inception Partner Program.

This partnership provides Cortex Research with direct access to NVIDIA's comprehensive suite of technical resources, developer tools, and industry connections, positioning the company to accelerate both research innovation and commercial deployment of AI solutions for organizations and individuals across the United Kingdom.


"Joining the NVIDIA Inception Partner Program marks a pivotal moment in our mission to democratize access to powerful AI capabilities in the UK. This partnership gives us the technical foundation and ecosystem support we need to scale our platform effectively while maintaining our commitment to responsible AI development."

"With NVIDIA's infrastructure and expertise, we can now optimize model performance faster, reduce time-to-market for innovative AI applications, and ensure that British organizations have access to cutting-edge Agentic AI technology that is both powerful and safe to deploy at scale."

— Tudor Iustin, CEO, Cortex Research

Key Benefits of the Partnership

Accelerated Development: Access to NVIDIA's GPU infrastructure and AI development platforms to speed up model training and optimization cycles.

Technical Resources: Direct engagement with NVIDIA engineers and access to proprietary tools for AI system development.

Ecosystem Connections: Opportunities to collaborate with other Inception partners and integrate with the broader NVIDIA AI ecosystem.

Market Reach: Enhanced ability to bring innovative AI capabilities to market faster through established distribution channels.

Research Support: Collaborative opportunities with NVIDIA's research teams to advance frontier AI capabilities.


About Responsible AI at Scale

Cortex Research remains committed to ensuring that AI technologies deployed through its platform are developed and implemented responsibly. The partnership with NVIDIA aligns with this mission by providing robust infrastructure that supports both performance and safety standards in AI development.

The company focuses on enabling UK organizations to leverage Agentic AI — autonomous AI systems capable of planning and executing complex tasks — while maintaining appropriate governance, transparency, and ethical oversight throughout the deployment lifecycle.


About NVIDIA Inception Partner Program

The NVIDIA Inception Partner Program is designed to support early-stage startups building innovative AI and deep learning solutions. Selected companies receive access to NVIDIA's full technology stack, including GPUs, software frameworks, cloud services, and go-to-market support. The program has become a critical accelerator for AI startups worldwide, helping them transition from research prototypes to production-ready solutions.


About Cortex Research

Cortex Research is a UK-based artificial intelligence startup dedicated to developing advanced AI models and systems that enable organizations and individuals to deploy powerful, high-performance Agentic AI responsibly and at scale. Founded with the mission of advancing British AI capabilities, the company combines cutting-edge research with practical business applications to deliver AI solutions that drive real-world value while adhering to the highest standards of responsibility and ethics.

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