Startup credits
Credit programmes startups can apply for, checked against each provider’s own page.
- Alchemy Startup Program: Web3 Credits Plus $5,000 in AWS CreditsAlchemy's Startup Program gives onchain teams Alchemy credits, $5,000 in AWS credits and 24/7 engineering support. Who qualifies and how to apply.Read the post
- Algolia for Startups: $10,000 in Search Credits and How to QualifyAlgolia's startup programme gives companies under 7 years old with less than $15M raised up to $10,000 in credits for 12 months. Rules and steps.Read the post
- Anthropic Startup Credits: Claude API Credits via VC PartnersClaude Startups is closed to new applicants, but VC-backed founders may get up to $100K in Claude API credits. How both routes work in 2026.Read the post
- AssemblyAI Startup Program: 12 Months of Free Speech AI CreditsAssemblyAI gives pre-seed to Series A voice startups 12 months of recurring free credits plus startup pricing. Who qualifies and how to apply.Read the post
- AWS Activate Credits for Startups: Up to $200,000 and How to QualifyAWS Activate gives self-funded startups $1,000 to $5,000 and investor-backed startups up to $200,000 in AWS credits. Tiers, rules and steps.Read the post
- Cloudflare for Startups: Up to $350,000 in Credits for One YearCloudflare for Startups gives $10,000 to bootstrapped teams and up to $350,000 to partner-funded startups, valid for one year. Tiers and rules.Read the post
- Datadog for Startups: Up to $100,000 in Credits and How to QualifyDatadog for Startups offers up to $100,000 in credits and a year of Datadog Pro to Series A or earlier startups referred by a partner.Read the post
- Deel for Startups: Free US Payroll for Founders and 5 Free SeatsDeel's startup bundle offers free US payroll for founders and 5 free seats for startups with $500k raised. What it covers, who qualifies, how to claim.Read the post
- Deepgram Startup Program: $1,000 to $100,000 in Voice AI CreditsDeepgram's startup program starts direct applicants at $1,000 in credits, with tiers up to $100,000 over 12 months. Eligibility, steps and limits.Read the post
- GitHub for Startups: $10,000 in Enterprise Credits and How to QualifyGitHub for Startups gives partner-backed startups up to Series B $10,000 in credits for GitHub Enterprise, Copilot and Advanced Security for 12 months.Read the post
- Google for Startups Cloud Program: Up to $350,000 in Cloud CreditsGoogle for Startups Cloud Program offers $2,000 for pre-funded startups and up to $350,000 over two years for funded AI startups. Rules and steps.Read the post
- Grafana Labs Startup Program: Up to $100,000 in Grafana Cloud CreditsThe Grafana Labs Startup Program offers up to $100,000 in Grafana Cloud credits for 12 months, then 20% off list prices. Who qualifies and how to apply.Read the post
- Microsoft for Startups Azure Credits: $200 Now, Up to $150,000 LaterMicrosoft for Startups now starts founders on $200 in Azure credits, with up to $150,000 available as you grow. Eligibility, steps and limits.Read the post
- Modal for Startups: Free GPU Credits and Who QualifiesModal for Startups gives new customers a one-time grant of free compute credits, valid for one year, plus engineering support. Tiers and rules.Read the post
- MongoDB for Startups: Atlas Credits, Tiers and How to QualifyMongoDB for Startups gives young companies Atlas credits, Voyage AI tokens and expert support across four tiers. Eligibility, steps and expiry rules.Read the post
- Mux for Startups: $500 in Video Credits and How to QualifyMux for Startups gives new customers $500 in video credits to use within a year, with more for some investor-backed teams. Rules and steps.Read the post
- Neon Startup Program: Up to $200K in Neon and Databricks CreditsNeon's startup programme gives self-funded teams up to $1,000 and venture-backed startups up to $200K in credits for 12 months. Rules and steps.Read the post
- OpenAI Startup Credits: How the VC Partner Route Works in 2026OpenAI gives free API credits to startups through its VC partner network. What you need to apply, what you get, and when the credits expire.Read the post
- Pinecone for Startups: Free Standard Tier, Pro Support and CreditsPinecone for Startups gives companies under 100 staff at Series A or earlier its Standard tier, Pro Support and usage credits. Rules and steps.Read the post
- PostHog for Startups: $50,000 in Credits and How to QualifyPostHog for Startups gives companies under 2 years old with less than $5m raised $50,000 in credits for 12 months. Rules, perks and steps.Read the post
- Render for Startups: $500 to $100K in Credits by Funding TierRender for Startups grants $500 to $100,000 in hosting credits based on funding and investors, valid for one year. Tiers, rules and steps.Read the post
- Sentry for Startups: Up to $5,000 in Credits and How to QualifySentry for Startups gives young companies up to $5,000 in credits for 12 months plus priority support. Eligibility rules and how to apply.Read the post
- Vultr Digital Start-up Program: Up to $100K in Cloud CreditsVultr's Digital Start-up Program offers up to $100K in cloud credits and 35% long-term discounts to startups with recent Series A-E funding.Read the post
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