Can individual students buy this plan for $10?
No. This is a B2B (Business-to-Business) plan that must be purchased by a university department or research lab for a group of users. It requires institutional approval and IT/Admin activation—not instant access. Individual students should look at the "Pro" plan ($9/mo) or apply for free GPU Grants.
Why is this better than the $9 Individual Pro Plan?
The Academia Hub ($10/seat) is actually a discount on the Enterprise Plan (normally ~$20+/user). It includes features the Individual Pro plan lacks, such as SSO security, 1TB storage (vs free tier limits), centralized billing for the whole lab, and priority GPU access.
Is this available worldwide?
Yes, Academia Hub is available to accredited universities and research institutions globally, subject to US export compliance laws.
How do we pay?
Payment is handled via invoice or credit card by the university administration, not by individual students. This is institutional billing managed by your IT or procurement department.
Who can use the seats once purchased?
Once purchased by the university, seats can be assigned to any user with a valid university email address—students, faculty, or staff. The IT admin manages seat assignments.
What is ZeroGPU and why does priority access matter?
ZeroGPU allows you to run AI demos and models without managing servers. Priority access means you skip the queue and get 5× the standard usage quota—critical for research deadlines and class demonstrations.
How long is the contract?
Academia Hub requires an annual or multi-year contract. This is designed for institutional budgeting and ensures guaranteed pricing and access for your research projects.
How long does it take to get access?
Access is NOT instant. It requires university procurement approval, contract signing, and IT/Admin activation. The timeline depends on your institution's procurement process—this could take weeks or months.