AMD Offers 100,000 Hours Free Developer Cloud Access & STEM Training in India 2025

AMD will provide Indian researchers and startups 100,000 hours of free access to AMD Developer Cloud and train 100,000 STEM graduates in AI and GPU programming over three years.

AMD has announced a major initiative to support Indian researchers, startups, and the wider technology ecosystem by providing 100,000 hours of free access to the AMD Developer Cloud (ADC) over the next year. The ADC platform offers on-demand access to powerful AMD Instinct™ MI300X GPUs via a third-party cloud, enabling developers and open-source contributors to leverage advanced AI infrastructure typically beyond the reach of many startups due to high capital costs.

This program aims to accelerate AI innovation and digital transformation in India by removing barriers such as expensive hardware procurement. Indian developers, researchers, and emerging companies can build AI applications, conduct cutting-edge research, and fast-track product development using enterprise-grade GPU technology. AMD will facilitate access applications through a dedicated Discord channel, fostering collaboration and community engagement.

In a complementary workforce initiative, AMD plans to train 100,000 STEM graduates across India in AI and GPU programming over the next three years. This training focuses on open-source GPU programming, mainly using AMD ROCm™, a comprehensive software stack including programming models, tools, compilers, and libraries essential for AI and high-performance computing solution development. The program equips participants with the skills necessary to tackle complex challenges in machine learning, data analytics, and HPC, supporting India’s emerging AI economy and startup ecosystem growth.

Mark Papermaster, CTO and executive vice president, AMD said, “This initiative removes cost and complexity barriers for startups and independent developers by opening access to AMD GPUs for training and development: no hardware procurement, no heavy upfront spend. Democratizing compute will accelerate India’s next generation of innovators and strengthen the open-source community.”

Jaya Jagadish, senior vice president and country head, AMD India said, “India’s engineering talent is already shaping the future of high-performance computing and AI globally. This program ensures they have the most advanced tools and knowledge to lead that transformation. We are not just training programmers; we are building the workforce that will drive India’s AI economy. When these skilled professionals enter the market with cutting-edge GPU programming expertise, that will create a multiplier effect across industries, directly contributing to India’s economic growth trajectory.”