Runway, a leader in generative AI for video and creative tools, has signed a contract with CoreWeave to leverage its specialized AI cloud infrastructure for scaling and accelerating its next-generation video generation models. This strategic partnership will provide Runway with the high-performance computing resources needed to advance its research and serve a broadening range of industries, from filmmaking to autonomous systems.
Runway has selected CoreWeave as its AI cloud provider to power its next-generation video generation models.
CoreWeave will provide access to its NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 systems for large-scale AI training and inference.
Runway will utilize CoreWeave AI Object Storage and W&B Models for observability and global data access.
The partnership aims to accelerate Runway's research and productization for filmmaking, gaming, robotics, and life sciences.
CoreWeave was chosen for its purpose-built AI performance, efficiency, and scalability.
This collaboration underscores the critical need for specialized cloud infrastructure to support cutting-edge generative AI development.
Runway is recognized for its state-of-the-art AI models that generate and edit images, video, audio, and 3D worlds from simple prompts. Its tools are used by major film studios, gaming companies, and developers in fields like robotics and autonomous driving. This partnership with CoreWeave is designed to provide the robust, scalable foundation required to push the boundaries of these complex models.
Brian Venturo, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of CoreWeave, highlighted the alignment, stating, “AI is becoming core to how companies build and operate, and they need a cloud platform that can match that shift with performance, efficiency, security and scale. That’s CoreWeave. Runway has established itself as a pioneer in generative video across both the tech industry and Hollywood’s leading creative studios.”
The agreement grants Runway access to CoreWeave's integrated suite of AI-optimized solutions. This includes high-throughput GPU performance via NVIDIA's latest systems, coupled with CoreWeave AI Object Storage—a service that provides global, fee-free data accessibility crucial for large-scale AI workloads. Runway will also leverage W&B Models for full observability across its training and inference workloads.
Anastasis Germanidis, Co-Founder and CTO of Runway, explained the operational impact: “Runway’s models are redefining everything from filmmaking to the training of large-scale simulation engines. That level of ambition requires a reliable, scalable AI cloud platform that allows us to accelerate our research and serve a wide range of customers. CoreWeave’s integrated solutions will be key to our ability to research, train and productize with speed and efficiency.”
CoreWeave's selection is reinforced by its proven performance in the AI infrastructure space. The company has set industry-leading MLPerf benchmarks and holds the top Platinum ranking in the SemiAnalysis ClusterMAX™ ratings, which assess AI cloud performance, efficiency, and reliability. This technical pedigree provides Runway with a cloud environment engineered to eliminate bottlenecks and accelerate development cycles.
By partnering with CoreWeave, Runway secures the essential cloud infrastructure to reliably train increasingly sophisticated models and deploy them to a growing global customer base, ensuring it can continue to innovate at the forefront of generative AI for video and interactive media.
About CoreWeave
CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to move at the pace of innovation, building and scaling AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave serves as a force multiplier by combining superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs. Established in 2017, CoreWeave completed its public listing on Nasdaq (CRWV) in March 2025.