API credits via partners
No self-serve application. Credits come through partner VCs and accelerators, Ramp rewards ($2.5K) or OpenAI Grove cohorts ($50K).
Through partners, not a direct application.
Claude for Startups
A year of Claude Team (5 Premium seats), a $1K API credit, office hours and up to $45K in partner deals. Partner-VC-backed teams can get up to $100K more in API credits.
Who qualifies: Founded in the last 5 years or funded in the last 2. Bootstrapped founders qualify for the base package.
Deepgram Startup Program
Speech-to-text and voice AI credits. Direct applicants start at $1K and can upgrade. Partner referrals get more.
Who qualifies: Early-stage, under $10M raised.
Devin for Startups
$15K in Devin credits on approval, plus a dollar-for-dollar match on your next $100K of usage, up to $50K.
Who qualifies: Reported to need VC backing and the Team plan.