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We provide resources that match your stage.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="transition-all duration-500 backdrop-blur-[3px] card-spotlight overflow-hidden relative" data-spotlight-blur=20 data-spotlight-color="rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.08)" data-spotlight-size=200><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-card/30 opacity-60"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 inset-0 spotlight-gradient"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-xl duration-700 floating-orb-1 h-32 opacity-20 w-32"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-lg duration-1000 floating-orb-2 h-24 opacity-15 w-24"></div></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 -inset-px pointer-events-none spotlight-effect"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all inset-0 border-glow duration-500"></div><div class="w-full h-full relative z-10"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 h-full w-full lg:border-r-0"><svg class="lucide shrink-0 size-5 mt-1 text-muted-foreground/50 lucide-headphones" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M3 14h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v3a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-7a9 9 0 0 1 18 0v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-1a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-3a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h3"></path></svg><div><h3 class="mb-1 heading-4">Priority Support</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light paragraph">Direct access to our engineering team through workshops, clinics, and office hours for hands-on technical guidance.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></section><section class="relative max-w-screen-xl mx-auto md:py-36 py-24"><div class="grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 container md:gap-8 md:grid-cols-5"><div class="flex flex-col px-8 col-span-2"><h2 class="heading-2 max-w-lg text-left">Why Polarise is Your Best Partner</h2><p class="paragraph-lg text-left">We&#39;re not just a cloud provider - we&#39;re your partner in building Europe&#39;s next generation of AI companies.</p></div><div class="col-span-3 border border-border/50 p-2"><div class="bg-card/30 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-lg border border-border/50 overflow-hidden shadow-lg"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 border-b border-border/50"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-foreground font-medium pt-1 text-base">Close ties to NVIDIA Inception program startups</p></div><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 border-b border-border/50"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-foreground font-medium pt-1 text-base">Built by founders, for founders</p></div><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 border-b border-border/50"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-foreground font-medium pt-1 text-base">We speak your language - same challenges, same drive</p></div><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 border-b border-border/50"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-foreground font-medium pt-1 text-base">Direct collaboration to understand real startup needs</p></div><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-foreground font-medium pt-1 text-base">Fast, flexible &amp; hands-on support without corporate overhead</p></div></div></div></div><img alt="Build on Polarise" class="absolute mx-auto -z-10 left-0 w-full -bottom-1/3 dark:invert-0 drop-shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(255,255,255,0.2)] h-fit invert max-w-screen-xl opacity-[0.03]" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=256 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 620px) 620px, 100vw" src=/_astro/full-build-on.Cn3NxwGN_ZSXkev.svg srcset="/_astro/full-build-on.Cn3NxwGN_ZSXkev.svg 620w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=620></section><section class="md:py-36 py-24"><div class="relative max-w-screen-xl mx-auto container"><div class="mb-12 px-8"><h2 class="mx-auto text-center heading-2 max-w-lg">Sovereign AI: For Startups That Need It</h2><p class="mx-auto text-center mb-12 paragraph-lg max-w-3xl">We created Polarise to help startups build on AI in a compliant and secure way. If any of these apply to you, sovereign AI infrastructure is essential for your growth</p><div class="mx-auto border-border/50 border max-w-5xl p-2"><div class="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4 md:grid-cols-2"><div class="flex items-start gap-3 backdrop-blur-sm bg-card/30 border border-border/50 p-4 rounded-lg"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-1.5"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium">Require EU data residency or customer-driven compliance</p></div><div class="flex items-start gap-3 backdrop-blur-sm bg-card/30 border border-border/50 p-4 rounded-lg"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-1.5"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium">Plan to fine-tune or train models on your own proprietary data</p></div><div class="flex items-start gap-3 backdrop-blur-sm bg-card/30 border border-border/50 p-4 rounded-lg"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-1.5"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium">Work with regulated customers (finance, healthcare, public sector, industrial)</p></div><div class="flex items-start gap-3 backdrop-blur-sm bg-card/30 border border-border/50 p-4 rounded-lg"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-1.5"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium">Handle sensitive or regulated data needing strict controls</p></div><div class="flex items-start gap-3 backdrop-blur-sm bg-card/30 border border-border/50 p-4 rounded-lg"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-1.5"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium">Need to avoid vendor lock-in and keep full IP ownership of your solution</p></div><div class="flex items-start gap-3 backdrop-blur-sm bg-card/30 border border-border/50 p-4 rounded-lg"><div class="shrink-0 mt-0.5 bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 rounded-full p-1.5"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><p class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium">Must deploy AI in the EU cloud, private environments, on-premises, or at the edge</p></div></div></div></div><img alt=Connector class="absolute mx-auto -z-10 left-0 w-full bottom-0 h-1/2 max-w-screen-lg my-auto object-center object-fit opacity-25 right-0 top-0" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=702 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 1433px) 1433px, 100vw" src=/_astro/connector.DZCyH9gv_Z2oX8Fp.svg srcset="/_astro/connector.DZCyH9gv_Zoznzu.svg 640w, /_astro/connector.DZCyH9gv_1nNWBj.svg 750w, /_astro/connector.DZCyH9gv_ETkYy.svg 828w, /_astro/connector.DZCyH9gv_ZlPTB4.svg 1080w, /_astro/connector.DZCyH9gv_Z1LWkG3.svg 1280w, /_astro/connector.DZCyH9gv_Z2oX8Fp.svg 1433w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=1433><h2 class="heading-3 mb-4 px-8 text-center">Is This Program for You?</h2><p class="mx-auto px-8 mb-12 paragraph-lg text-center">Find your fit and get started on your journey</p><div class="mx-auto border-border/50 border max-w-5xl p-2"><div class="bg-card/50 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-lg border border-border/50 overflow-hidden shadow-lg"><div class="grid grid-cols-2 border-b border-border/50"><div class="bg-muted/20 p-6"><div class="flex items-center gap-3"><div class="rounded-full bg-[var(--ai-green)]/10 p-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg></div><h3 class="heading-4 mb-0">Good fit</h3></div></div><div class="border-l border-border/50 p-6 bg-muted/10"><div class="flex items-center gap-3"><div class="bg-muted p-2 rounded-full"><svg class="text-muted-foreground lucide lucide-x size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M18 6 6 18"></path><path d="m6 6 12 12"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-muted-foreground heading-4 mb-0">Not right now</h3></div></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-2 border-b border-border/50"><div class="bg-background/50 p-6"><div class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg><div><p class="text-sm font-medium mb-1">B2B / AI-native startups</p><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm">SaaS, vertical AI, infra/devtools registered in Europe</p></div></div></div><div class="border-l border-border/50 p-6 bg-background/30"><div class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="text-muted-foreground shrink-0 lucide lucide-x mt-0.5 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M18 6 6 18"></path><path d="m6 6 12 12"></path></svg><div><p class="text-sm font-medium mb-1">No clear customer focus</p><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm">We primarily support startups with a clear vision.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-2 border-b border-border/50"><div class="bg-background/50 p-6"><div class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg><div><p class="text-sm font-medium mb-1">Enterprise readiness focus</p><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm">Build with DPA, SSO options, and VPC; value sovereignty-first approach</p></div></div></div><div class="border-l border-border/50 p-6 bg-background/30"><div class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="text-muted-foreground shrink-0 lucide lucide-x mt-0.5 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M18 6 6 18"></path><path d="m6 6 12 12"></path></svg><div><p class="text-sm font-medium mb-1">Too early stage</p><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm">Hobby projects or no developer on staff</p></div></div></div></div><div class="grid grid-cols-2"><div class="bg-background/50 p-6"><div class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg><div><p class="text-sm font-medium mb-1">Startups and Scaleups welcome</p><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm">Proof of market, funded (seed or later)</p></div></div></div><div class="border-l border-border/50 p-6 bg-background/30"><div class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="text-muted-foreground shrink-0 lucide lucide-x mt-0.5 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M18 6 6 18"></path><path d="m6 6 12 12"></path></svg><div><p class="text-sm font-medium mb-1">Non-EU data residency only</p><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm">Workloads requiring data outside EU without adequate safeguards</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="md:pt-36 pt-24"><div class="mx-auto max-w-screen-xl container"><div class="flex flex-col px-8 mb-6 md:gap-4 md:gap-8 md:grid md:grid-cols-3 md:mb-8"><h2 class="heading-2 max-w-lg text-left col-span-1">About Polarise</h2><p class="paragraph-lg text-left col-span-2 md:mt-2 mt-0">Polarise is a European company that provides a sovereign AI stack for startups. We are committed to providing a sustainable and secure infrastructure for our customers.</p></div><div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 divide-y lg:divide-border lg:divide-x lg:divide-y-0 lg:grid-cols-3 sm:grid-cols-2"><div class="transition-all duration-500 backdrop-blur-[3px] card-spotlight overflow-hidden relative" data-spotlight-blur=20 data-spotlight-color="rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.08)" data-spotlight-size=200><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-card/30 opacity-60"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 inset-0 spotlight-gradient"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-xl duration-700 floating-orb-1 h-32 opacity-20 w-32"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-lg duration-1000 floating-orb-2 h-24 opacity-15 w-24"></div></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 -inset-px pointer-events-none spotlight-effect"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all inset-0 border-glow duration-500"></div><div class="w-full h-full relative z-10"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 h-full w-full"><svg class="lucide shrink-0 size-5 mt-1 text-muted-foreground/50 lucide-shield" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 13c0 5-3.5 7.5-7.66 8.95a1 1 0 0 1-.67-.01C7.5 20.5 4 18 4 13V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1c2 0 4.5-1.2 6.24-2.72a1.17 1.17 0 0 1 1.52 0C14.51 3.81 17 5 19 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1z"></path></svg><div><h3 class="mb-1 heading-4">Sovereignty First</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light paragraph">EU data residency, DPA available, privacy by design</p></div></div></div></div><div class="transition-all duration-500 backdrop-blur-[3px] card-spotlight overflow-hidden relative" data-spotlight-blur=20 data-spotlight-color="rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.08)" data-spotlight-size=200><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-card/30 opacity-60"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 inset-0 spotlight-gradient"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-xl duration-700 floating-orb-1 h-32 opacity-20 w-32"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-lg duration-1000 floating-orb-2 h-24 opacity-15 w-24"></div></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 -inset-px pointer-events-none spotlight-effect"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all inset-0 border-glow duration-500"></div><div class="w-full h-full relative z-10"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 h-full w-full"><svg class="lucide shrink-0 size-5 mt-1 text-muted-foreground/50 lucide-lock" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><rect 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spotlight-effect"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all inset-0 border-glow duration-500"></div><div class="w-full h-full relative z-10"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 h-full w-full lg:border-r-0"><svg class="lucide shrink-0 size-5 mt-1 text-muted-foreground/50 lucide-leaf" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10Z"></path><path d="M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12"></path></svg><div><h3 class="mb-1 heading-4">Sustainable</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light paragraph">Waste-heat integration; additional green energy sources</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><div class="mx-auto max-w-screen-xl pb-16"><div class="flex items-center justify-center backdrop-blur-sm border-border border-y gap-2 md:justify-start px-8 py-4"><h3 class="text-xs font-medium text-brand-gradient">Certified &amp; Compliant</h3><p class="text-foreground text-xs">Enterprise-grade security and quality standards</p></div><div class=m-px><div class="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 bg-gradient-to-b from-border gap-px to-transparent"><div class="flex items-center flex-col bg-background/80 p-2 text-center"><div class="flex items-center flex-col backdrop-blur-sm border w-full bg-card/50 border-border/50 h-full p-4 rounded-lg"><div class=mb-3><svg class="text-muted-foreground lucide h-6 lucide-clock w-6" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><circle cx=12 cy=12 r=10></circle><path d="M12 6v6l4 2"></path></svg></div><h4 class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium mb-1">ISO/IEC 27002</h4><p class="text-muted-foreground text-xs">In preparation for 2026</p></div></div><div class="flex items-center flex-col bg-background/80 p-2 text-center"><div class="flex items-center flex-col backdrop-blur-sm border w-full bg-card/50 border-border/50 h-full p-4 rounded-lg"><div class=mb-3><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-badge-check h-6 w-6" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z"></path><path d="m9 12 2 2 4-4"></path></svg></div><h4 class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium mb-1">ISO/IEC 27001</h4><p class="text-muted-foreground text-xs">Certified</p></div></div><div class="flex items-center flex-col bg-background/80 p-2 text-center"><div class="flex items-center flex-col backdrop-blur-sm border w-full bg-card/50 border-border/50 h-full p-4 rounded-lg"><div class=mb-3><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-badge-check h-6 w-6" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z"></path><path d="m9 12 2 2 4-4"></path></svg></div><h4 class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium mb-1">ISO/IEC 9001</h4><p class="text-muted-foreground text-xs">Certified</p></div></div><div class="flex items-center flex-col bg-background/80 p-2 text-center"><div class="flex items-center flex-col backdrop-blur-sm border w-full bg-card/50 border-border/50 h-full p-4 rounded-lg"><div class=mb-3><svg class="text-muted-foreground lucide h-6 lucide-clock w-6" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><circle cx=12 cy=12 r=10></circle><path d="M12 6v6l4 2"></path></svg></div><h4 class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium mb-1">ISO/IEC 14001</h4><p class="text-muted-foreground text-xs">In preparation for 2026</p></div></div><div class="flex items-center flex-col bg-background/80 p-2 text-center"><div class="flex items-center flex-col backdrop-blur-sm border w-full bg-card/50 border-border/50 h-full p-4 rounded-lg"><div class=mb-3><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-badge-check h-6 w-6" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z"></path><path d="m9 12 2 2 4-4"></path></svg></div><h4 class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium mb-1">EN 50600</h4><p class="text-muted-foreground text-xs">Certified</p></div></div><div class="flex items-center flex-col bg-background/80 p-2 text-center"><div class="flex items-center flex-col backdrop-blur-sm border w-full bg-card/50 border-border/50 h-full p-4 rounded-lg"><div class=mb-3><svg class="text-muted-foreground lucide h-6 lucide-clock w-6" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><circle cx=12 cy=12 r=10></circle><path d="M12 6v6l4 2"></path></svg></div><h4 class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium mb-1">SOC 2 Type II</h4><p class="text-muted-foreground text-xs">In preparation for 2026</p></div></div><div class="flex items-center flex-col bg-background/80 p-2 text-center"><div class="flex items-center flex-col backdrop-blur-sm border w-full bg-card/50 border-border/50 h-full p-4 rounded-lg"><div class=mb-3><svg class="text-muted-foreground lucide h-6 lucide-clock w-6" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><circle cx=12 cy=12 r=10></circle><path d="M12 6v6l4 2"></path></svg></div><h4 class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium mb-1">ISO/IEC 42001</h4><p class="text-muted-foreground text-xs">In preparation for 2026</p></div></div><div class="flex items-center flex-col bg-background/80 p-2 text-center"><div class="flex items-center flex-col backdrop-blur-sm border w-full bg-card/50 border-border/50 h-full p-4 rounded-lg"><div class=mb-3><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] h-6 w-6 lucide-leaf" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10Z"></path><path d="M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12"></path></svg></div><h4 class="text-sm text-foreground font-medium mb-1">BREEAM</h4><p class="text-muted-foreground text-xs">Code for a sustainable built environment</p></div></div></div></div></div><section class="relative overflow-hidden max-w-screen-xl mx-auto bg-radial from-[var(--ai-green)]/50 p-px to-transparent"><div class="mx-auto max-w-screen-xl border-border/50 bg-gradient-to-r border-b divide-border/50 divide-y from-background mx-px to-background via-background/90"><div class="items-center justify-center grid gap-6 grid-cols-4 lg:grid-cols-4 md:grid-cols-4 px-4 py-6"><div class="flex items-center flex-col md:flex-row gap-2 justify-center"><img alt="Bitkom Member" class="h-5 dark:grayscale dark:invert max-w-fit md:h-8" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=376 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 1250px) 1250px, 100vw" src=/_astro/MIB_RGB_DE_trans.DG3bAYb2_Z1MXIBV.webp srcset="/_astro/MIB_RGB_DE_trans.DG3bAYb2_Z2k8B9V.webp 640w, /_astro/MIB_RGB_DE_trans.DG3bAYb2_Z2t7zer.webp 750w, /_astro/MIB_RGB_DE_trans.DG3bAYb2_SOsWp.webp 828w, /_astro/MIB_RGB_DE_trans.DG3bAYb2_lzbhV.webp 1080w, /_astro/MIB_RGB_DE_trans.DG3bAYb2_Z1MXIBV.webp 1250w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=1250></div><div class="flex items-center flex-col md:flex-row gap-2 justify-center"><img alt="German Data Center Association" class="h-5 dark:grayscale dark:invert max-w-fit md:h-8" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=78 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 259px) 259px, 100vw" src=/_astro/gda-logo.DiDCMS_6_bXRUF.svg srcset="/_astro/gda-logo.DiDCMS_6_bXRUF.svg 259w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=259></div><div class="flex items-center flex-col md:flex-row gap-2 justify-center"><img alt="Eco Verband" class="dark:invert dark:grayscale max-w-fit h-6 md:h-12" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=141 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 283px) 283px, 100vw" src=/_astro/eco-logo.BbkOXxxK_Z1r0pmo.webp srcset="/_astro/eco-logo.BbkOXxxK_Z1r0pmo.webp 283w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=283></div><div class="flex items-center flex-col md:flex-row gap-2 justify-center"><img alt="NVIDIA Partner" class="md:h-12 h-6 max-w-fit" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=432 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 1076px) 1076px, 100vw" src=/_astro/pref-partner.CI1TkkFn_1WeLec.svg srcset="/_astro/pref-partner.CI1TkkFn_22ai3g.svg 640w, /_astro/pref-partner.CI1TkkFn_ZeOWUv.svg 750w, /_astro/pref-partner.CI1TkkFn_RB6bO.svg 828w, /_astro/pref-partner.CI1TkkFn_1WeLec.svg 1076w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=1076></div></div></div></section><section class="md:py-36 py-24"><div class="mx-auto max-w-screen-xl container"><div class="flex flex-col px-8 mb-6 md:gap-4 md:gap-8 md:grid md:grid-cols-3 md:mb-8"><h2 class="heading-2 max-w-lg text-left col-span-1">What You Get as a Startup</h2><p class="paragraph-lg text-left col-span-2 md:mt-2 mt-0">Polarise compresses time-to-market, reduces compliance risk, and gives you enterprise-ready rails from day one — so you can spend more time on product, less on plumbing.</p></div><div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 divide-y lg:divide-border lg:divide-x lg:divide-y-0 lg:grid-cols-3 sm:grid-cols-2"><div class="transition-all duration-500 backdrop-blur-[3px] card-spotlight overflow-hidden relative" data-spotlight-blur=20 data-spotlight-color="rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.08)" data-spotlight-size=200><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-card/30 opacity-60"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 inset-0 spotlight-gradient"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-xl duration-700 floating-orb-1 h-32 opacity-20 w-32"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-lg duration-1000 floating-orb-2 h-24 opacity-15 w-24"></div></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 -inset-px pointer-events-none spotlight-effect"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all inset-0 border-glow duration-500"></div><div class="w-full h-full relative z-10"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 h-full w-full border-b border-border"><svg class="lucide shrink-0 size-5 mt-1 text-muted-foreground/50 lucide-rocket" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M12 15v5s3.03-.55 4-2c1.08-1.62 0-5 0-5"></path><path d="M4.5 16.5c-1.5 1.26-2 5-2 5s3.74-.5 5-2c.71-.84.7-2.13-.09-2.91a2.18 2.18 0 0 0-2.91-.09"></path><path d="M9 12a22 22 0 0 1 2-3.95A12.88 12.88 0 0 1 22 2c0 2.72-.78 7.5-6 11a22.4 22.4 0 0 1-4 2z"></path><path d="M9 12H4s.55-3.03 2-4c1.62-1.08 5 .05 5 .05"></path></svg><div><h3 class="mb-1 heading-4">Faster launch</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light paragraph">Go live in days, not weeks: credits, GPUs, and ready-to-use model APIs get your prototype into users&#39; hands faster.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="transition-all duration-500 backdrop-blur-[3px] card-spotlight overflow-hidden relative" data-spotlight-blur=20 data-spotlight-color="rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.08)" data-spotlight-size=200><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-card/30 opacity-60"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 inset-0 spotlight-gradient"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-xl duration-700 floating-orb-1 h-32 opacity-20 w-32"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-lg duration-1000 floating-orb-2 h-24 opacity-15 w-24"></div></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 -inset-px pointer-events-none spotlight-effect"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all inset-0 border-glow duration-500"></div><div class="w-full h-full relative z-10"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 h-full w-full border-b border-border"><svg class="lucide shrink-0 size-5 mt-1 text-muted-foreground/50 lucide-shield-check" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 13c0 5-3.5 7.5-7.66 8.95a1 1 0 0 1-.67-.01C7.5 20.5 4 18 4 13V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1c2 0 4.5-1.2 6.24-2.72a1.17 1.17 0 0 1 1.52 0C14.51 3.81 17 5 19 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1z"></path><path d="m9 12 2 2 4-4"></path></svg><div><h3 class="mb-1 heading-4">Enterprise-ready from day one</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light paragraph">Build with EU data residency, DPA, and identity options (SSO later) to unlock enterprise pilots sooner.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="transition-all duration-500 backdrop-blur-[3px] card-spotlight overflow-hidden relative" data-spotlight-blur=20 data-spotlight-color="rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.08)" data-spotlight-size=200><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-card/30 opacity-60"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 inset-0 spotlight-gradient"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-xl duration-700 floating-orb-1 h-32 opacity-20 w-32"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-lg duration-1000 floating-orb-2 h-24 opacity-15 w-24"></div></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 -inset-px pointer-events-none spotlight-effect"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all inset-0 border-glow duration-500"></div><div class="w-full h-full relative z-10"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 h-full w-full border-b border-border lg:border-r-0"><svg class="lucide shrink-0 size-5 mt-1 text-muted-foreground/50 lucide-globe" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><circle cx=12 cy=12 r=10></circle><path d="M12 2a14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0 20 14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0-20"></path><path d="M2 12h20"></path></svg><div><h3 class="mb-1 heading-4">Sovereignty by design</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light paragraph">Region-first infrastructure and governance aligned with European values, rules, and data protection.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="transition-all duration-500 backdrop-blur-[3px] card-spotlight overflow-hidden relative" data-spotlight-blur=20 data-spotlight-color="rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.08)" data-spotlight-size=200><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-card/30 opacity-60"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 inset-0 spotlight-gradient"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-xl duration-700 floating-orb-1 h-32 opacity-20 w-32"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-lg duration-1000 floating-orb-2 h-24 opacity-15 w-24"></div></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 -inset-px pointer-events-none spotlight-effect"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all inset-0 border-glow duration-500"></div><div class="w-full h-full relative z-10"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 h-full w-full"><svg class="lucide shrink-0 size-5 mt-1 text-muted-foreground/50 lucide-wrench" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M14.7 6.3a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.4l1.6 1.6a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l3.106-3.105c.32-.322.863-.22.983.218a6 6 0 0 1-8.259 7.057l-7.91 7.91a1 1 0 0 1-2.999-3l7.91-7.91a6 6 0 0 1 7.057-8.259c.438.12.54.662.219.984z"></path></svg><div><h3 class="mb-1 heading-4">Hands-on engineering</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light paragraph">Access Polarise AI engineers via workshops, clinics, and office hours; real humans, fast feedback.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="transition-all duration-500 backdrop-blur-[3px] card-spotlight overflow-hidden relative" data-spotlight-blur=20 data-spotlight-color="rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.08)" data-spotlight-size=200><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-card/30 opacity-60"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 inset-0 spotlight-gradient"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-xl duration-700 floating-orb-1 h-32 opacity-20 w-32"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-lg duration-1000 floating-orb-2 h-24 opacity-15 w-24"></div></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 -inset-px pointer-events-none spotlight-effect"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all inset-0 border-glow duration-500"></div><div class="w-full h-full relative z-10"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 h-full w-full"><svg class="lucide shrink-0 size-5 mt-1 text-muted-foreground/50 lucide-users" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2"></path><path d="M16 3.128a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.744"></path><path d="M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87"></path><circle cx=9 cy=7 r=4></circle></svg><div><h3 class="mb-1 heading-4">Community &amp; dealflow</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light paragraph">Join local AI Hubs, meetups, hackathons, and joint customer events to create visibility and pipeline.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="transition-all duration-500 backdrop-blur-[3px] card-spotlight overflow-hidden relative" data-spotlight-blur=20 data-spotlight-color="rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.08)" data-spotlight-size=200><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-card/30 opacity-60"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 inset-0 spotlight-gradient"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-xl duration-700 floating-orb-1 h-32 opacity-20 w-32"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all rounded-full blur-lg duration-1000 floating-orb-2 h-24 opacity-15 w-24"></div></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all duration-300 -inset-px pointer-events-none spotlight-effect"></div><div class="absolute ease-out transition-all inset-0 border-glow duration-500"></div><div class="w-full h-full relative z-10"><div class="flex items-start gap-4 p-6 h-full w-full lg:border-r-0"><svg class="lucide shrink-0 size-5 mt-1 text-muted-foreground/50 lucide-heart" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M2 9.5a5.5 5.5 0 0 1 9.591-3.676.56.56 0 0 0 .818 0A5.49 5.49 0 0 1 22 9.5c0 2.29-1.5 4-3 5.5l-5.492 5.313a2 2 0 0 1-3 .019L5 15c-1.5-1.5-3-3.2-3-5.5"></path></svg><div><h3 class="mb-1 heading-4">Fair for early stage</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light paragraph">Tailored, flexible support and pricing. Built by founders, for founders.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 backdrop-blur-sm bg-card/50 justify-center mx-auto overflow-hidden p-6 rounded-xl shadow-lg w-48"><img alt="Build on Polarise Startup Program" class="w-full object-fit object-right transition-opacity h-12 dark:block hidden" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=141 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 389px) 389px, 100vw" src=/_astro/build-on-pola-color.zSPEsmwi_Z1caVmT.svg srcset="/_astro/build-on-pola-color.zSPEsmwi_Z1caVmT.svg 389w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=389> <img alt="Build on Polarise Startup Program" class="w-full object-fit object-right transition-opacity h-12 block dark:hidden" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=141 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 389px) 389px, 100vw" src=/_astro/build-on-pola-color-dark.Eha6sdv1_Z1caVmT.svg srcset="/_astro/build-on-pola-color-dark.Eha6sdv1_Z1caVmT.svg 389w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=389></div><section class="relative relative md:py-36 py-24 from-[var(--ai-teal)]/10 bg-radial-[at_50%_50%] to-transparent via-transparent"><div class="mx-auto max-w-screen-xl container px-8"><div class="mb-16 text-center"><h2 class="heading-2 mb-4">How It Works</h2><p class="text-muted-foreground paragraph-lg max-w-2xl mx-auto">De-risk the unknowns with a clear path from application to live.</p></div><div class="mx-auto max-w-3xl"><div class=relative><div class="flex items-start gap-2 group"><div class=flex-shrink-0><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 justify-center p-1 relative"><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 backdrop-blur-sm justify-center bg-muted/50 rounded-sm shadow-sm size-8"><span class="text-base font-medium text-brand-gradient">1</span></div></div></div><div class=flex-1><div class="transition-all duration-300 backdrop-blur-sm bg-gradient-to-b border-border border-t from-muted/10 p-4 to-transparent"><h3 class="heading-4 mb-2">Apply online</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm paragraph">~2 minutes to complete your application and get started. Tell us about your startup, your stage, and your AI infrastructure needs.</p></div></div></div></div><div class=relative><div class="flex items-start gap-2 group"><div class=flex-shrink-0><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 justify-center p-1 relative"><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 backdrop-blur-sm justify-center bg-muted/50 rounded-sm shadow-sm size-8"><span class="text-base font-medium text-brand-gradient">2</span></div></div></div><div class=flex-1><div class="transition-all duration-300 backdrop-blur-sm bg-gradient-to-b border-border border-t from-muted/10 p-4 to-transparent"><h3 class="heading-4 mb-2">Application review</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm paragraph">Decision &amp; next steps within a few business days. Our team evaluates your fit and determines the right stage and support level.</p></div></div></div></div><div class=relative><div class="flex items-start gap-2 group"><div class=flex-shrink-0><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 justify-center p-1 relative"><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 backdrop-blur-sm justify-center bg-muted/50 rounded-sm shadow-sm size-8"><span class="text-base font-medium text-brand-gradient">3</span></div></div></div><div class=flex-1><div class="transition-all duration-300 backdrop-blur-sm bg-gradient-to-b border-border border-t from-muted/10 p-4 to-transparent"><h3 class="heading-4 mb-2">Intro call</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm paragraph">30 minutes with our startup team to discuss your needs, answer questions, and plan your onboarding journey.</p></div></div></div></div><div class=relative><div class="flex items-start gap-2 group"><div class=flex-shrink-0><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 justify-center p-1 relative"><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 backdrop-blur-sm justify-center bg-muted/50 rounded-sm shadow-sm size-8"><span class="text-base font-medium text-brand-gradient">4</span></div></div></div><div class=flex-1><div class="transition-all duration-300 backdrop-blur-sm bg-gradient-to-b border-border border-t from-muted/10 p-4 to-transparent"><h3 class="heading-4 mb-2">Stage 1 activation</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm paragraph">Onboarding &amp; support plan; target &lt; 7 days to active tenant. Get your credits, access to GPUs, and priority support.</p></div></div></div></div><div class=relative><div class="flex items-start gap-2 group"><div class=flex-shrink-0><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 justify-center p-1 relative"><div class="flex items-center border border-border/50 backdrop-blur-sm justify-center bg-muted/50 rounded-sm shadow-sm size-8"><span class="text-base font-medium text-brand-gradient">5</span></div></div></div><div class=flex-1><div class="transition-all duration-300 backdrop-blur-sm bg-gradient-to-b border-border border-t from-muted/10 p-4 to-transparent"><h3 class="heading-4 mb-2">Upgrade path</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground text-sm paragraph">Extend credits, add co-working, roadmap insights, and co-marketing as you progress through your journey.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="flex items-center justify-center container max-w-screen-xl mx-auto py-8"><a class="text-sm transition-colors rounded-md rounded-md [&#38;_svg]:pointer-events-none [&#38;_svg]:shrink-0 [&#38;_svg]:size-4 border border-border/50 cursor-pointer disabled:opacity-50 disabled:pointer-events-none focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-offset-2 focus-visible:ring-ring font-base gap-2 inline-flex items-center justify-center md:w-fit ring-offset-background w-full whitespace-nowrap bg-gradient-to-t h-11 px-8 from-muted hover:bg-muted/90 hover:text-accent-foreground shadow-xs to-muted/80" href=#apply>Fill in the application now</a></div><div class="mx-auto grid gap-6 max-w-4xl mt-24"><span class="text-muted-foreground text-sm block pb-2 text-center">Selected Supporters</span><div class="items-center justify-center grid flex-wrap gap-x-8 grid-cols-2 max-w-5xl md:flex mx-auto place-items-center"><img alt="DDN Logo" class="dark:invert dark:grayscale w-32" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=351 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 701px) 701px, 100vw" src=/_astro/ddn-logo-dark-horizontal.B1gHbLl2_ThUvo.webp srcset="/_astro/ddn-logo-dark-horizontal.B1gHbLl2_1loYT6.webp 640w, /_astro/ddn-logo-dark-horizontal.B1gHbLl2_ThUvo.webp 701w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=701> <img alt="TD Synnex Logo" class="dark:invert w-32" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=652 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 652px) 652px, 100vw" src=/_astro/td-synnex.B5c1KN08_1mfQNG.svg srcset="/_astro/td-synnex.B5c1KN08_Z1NxUkU.svg 640w, /_astro/td-synnex.B5c1KN08_1mfQNG.svg 652w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=652></div></div></div></section><section class="md:py-36 py-24"><div class="mx-auto max-w-screen-xl container"><div class="mb-12 px-8"><h2 class="heading-2 mb-4 text-center">What&#39;s Inside?</h2><p class="mx-auto text-center paragraph-lg max-w-2xl">Eligibility and benefits for startups ready to scale</p></div><div class="space-y-6 md:hidden px-8"><div class="border border-border/50 rounded-lg overflow-hidden bg-card/50 backdrop-blur-sm"><div class=p-6><ul class="text-sm font-light space-y-3"><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Successful market proof of your AI based product</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Ready to scale the business</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Funded &gt; 2M euro (Seed or later)</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="border border-border/50 rounded-lg overflow-hidden bg-card/50 backdrop-blur-sm"><div class=p-6><ul class="text-sm font-light space-y-3"><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Free GPU hours + AI Cloud credits (up to €25,000)</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Joining meetups and hackathons</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Hands-on AI with customer meetings at Polarise AI Hubs</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Co-working in our AI Factories</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Listing on Polarise website</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Roadmap insights and early access to new releases</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Custom package + equity-based options</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Joint Go-to-Market &amp; Co-Selling with Polarise Sales Team</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-2"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Individual access to our AI Engineer and feature requests</span></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="hidden md:block px-8"><div class="mx-auto overflow-hidden p-px to-transparent bg-radial-[at_66%_0%] border-collapse from-foreground/30 max-w-4xl rounded-lg via-transparent"><div class="bg-background/95 backdrop-blur-sm overflow-hidden rounded-lg"><div class=overflow-x-auto><table class="text-sm text-foreground w-full"><tbody class="divide-y divide-border"><tr class="transition-all duration-300 hover:bg-[var(--ai-teal)]/5"><td class="align-top p-6 bg-background/20"><span class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light">Requirements</span></td><td class="align-top p-6 bg-muted/30"><ul class="text-sm font-light space-y-3"><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Successful market proof of your AI based product</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Ready to scale the business</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Funded &gt; 2M euro (Seed or later)</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr class="transition-all duration-300 hover:bg-[var(--ai-teal)]/5"><td class="align-top p-6 bg-background/20"><span class="text-muted-foreground text-sm font-light">Benefits</span></td><td class="align-top p-6 bg-muted/30"><ul class="text-sm font-light space-y-3"><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Free GPU hours + AI Cloud credits (up to €25,000)</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Joining meetups and hackathons</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Hands-on AI with customer meetings at Polarise AI Hubs</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Co-working in our AI Factories</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Listing on Polarise website</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Roadmap insights and early access to new releases</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Custom package + equity-based options</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Joint Go-to-Market &amp; Co-Selling with Polarise Sales Team</span></li><li class="flex items-start gap-3"><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] lucide-check mt-0.5 shrink-0 size-5" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 6 9 17l-5-5"></path></svg> <span>Individual access to our AI Engineer and feature requests</span></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="relative overflow-hidden border-border/50 border-y md:py-44 py-32"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><img alt="Polarise AI Hub" class="w-full h-full -z-10 mx-auto object-cover object-center" data-astro-image=constrained decoding=async fetchpriority=auto height=763 loading=lazy sizes="(min-width: 440px) 440px, 100vw" src=/_astro/vision_munich_hub.Keoq1Goi_ZxuLcw.webp srcset="/_astro/vision_munich_hub.Keoq1Goi_ZxuLcw.webp 440w" style=--fit:cover;--pos:center width=440><div class="absolute inset-0 mx-auto to-background backdrop-blur-[4px] bg-radial-[at_50%_50%] from-background/50 via-background/80"></div></div><div class="relative z-10 container max-w-screen-xl mx-auto px-8"><div class="mx-auto text-center max-w-3xl"><span class="items-center justify-center border rounded-md inline-flex whitespace-nowrap [&amp;&gt;svg]:pointer-events-none [&amp;&gt;svg]:size-3 [a&amp;]:hover:bg-accent [a&amp;]:hover:text-accent-foreground aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-[3px] focus-visible:ring-ring/50 font-medium gap-1 overflow-hidden px-2 py-0.5 shrink-0 text-brand-gradient text-xs transition-[color,box-shadow] w-fit" data-slot=badge><svg class="lucide text-[var(--ai-green)] h-5 w-5 lucide-map-pin" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg aria-hidden=true><path d="M20 10c0 4.993-5.539 10.193-7.399 11.799a1 1 0 0 1-1.202 0C9.539 20.193 4 14.993 4 10a8 8 0 0 1 16 0"></path><circle cx=12 cy=10 r=3></circle></svg> Upcoming</span><h2 class=heading-2>Local AI Hubs and Labs</h2><p class="paragraph-lg mb-8 text-foreground/90">Take advantage of our AI Factory locations throughout Germany and Europe for genuine, direct exchange with other startups and benefit from discounted co-working and showroom options directly &#39;in the heart of the machine&#39;. Sign up now to secure your spot in one of our upcoming AI Hubs!</p><div class="flex items-center justify-center"><astro-island client=only component-export=default component-url=/_astro/EmailSignup.CKzzSn31.js opts={&quot;name&quot;:&quot;EmailSignup&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;react&quot;} props={&quot;type&quot;:[0,&quot;waitlist_local_ai_hubs_signup&quot;],&quot;locale&quot;:[0,&quot;en&quot;]} renderer-url=/_astro/client.D_Xua_qR.js ssr uid=RtnEm></astro-island></div></div></div></section><section class="lg:py-24 py-18" id=faq data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><div class="mx-auto max-w-screen-xl container px-8" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><h2 class=heading-2 data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>Frequently Asked Questions</h2><p class="text-muted-foreground paragraph-lg max-w-3xl mb-16" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>Find answers to common questions about the Build on Polarise Startup Program.</p><div class="mx-auto max-w-screen-xl" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><div class=faq-accordion data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><div class=faq-item data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><button class=faq-trigger data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws type=button><span data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>Does it cost anything to join?</span> <svg class="text-muted-foreground shrink-0 duration-200 h-4 transition-transform w-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws></path></svg></button><div class=faq-content data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><div class="max-w-3xl pb-4 pt-0" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>No program fee. Credits and resources are staged with fair-use quotas.</div></div></div><div class=faq-item data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><button class=faq-trigger data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws type=button><span data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>Do you take equity?</span> <svg class="text-muted-foreground shrink-0 duration-200 h-4 transition-transform w-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws></path></svg></button><div class=faq-content data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><div class="max-w-3xl pb-4 pt-0" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>No in Explorer/Builder. Optional in Scaler if there&#39;s a strong mutual fit.</div></div></div><div class=faq-item data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><button class=faq-trigger data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws type=button><span data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>How long does it run?</span> <svg class="text-muted-foreground shrink-0 duration-200 h-4 transition-transform w-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws></path></svg></button><div class=faq-content data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><div class="max-w-3xl pb-4 pt-0" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>It&#39;s stage-based. You can progress as your product matures; we aim for days to onboarding.</div></div></div><div class=faq-item data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><button class=faq-trigger data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws type=button><span data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>Who owns IP?</span> <svg class="text-muted-foreground shrink-0 duration-200 h-4 transition-transform w-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws></path></svg></button><div class=faq-content data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><div class="max-w-3xl pb-4 pt-0" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>You own your product and IP. Polarise provides infrastructure, cloud services, and support.</div></div></div><div class=faq-item data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><button class=faq-trigger data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws type=button><span data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>What happens after credits?</span> <svg class="text-muted-foreground shrink-0 duration-200 h-4 transition-transform w-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws></path></svg></button><div class=faq-content data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><div class="max-w-3xl pb-4 pt-0" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>Smooth ramp-down options and early-stage pricing; no vendor lock-in.</div></div></div><div class=faq-item data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><button class=faq-trigger data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws type=button><span data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>Can we migrate existing workloads?</span> <svg class="text-muted-foreground shrink-0 duration-200 h-4 transition-transform w-4" fill=none height=24 stroke=currentColor stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2 viewBox="0 0 24 24" width=24 xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws></path></svg></button><div class=faq-content data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws><div class="max-w-3xl pb-4 pt-0" data-astro-cid-z2lnmyws>Yes. 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