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Anthropic Startup Program
Free
API credits for VC-backed startups via partners
Apply via partner VC/accelerator.
funded startups
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How to claim
Guide verified 17 Oct 2026 · from official pageWho qualifies
- Claude Startups is our program for early-stage founders
- Claude Startups is Anthropic’s program for early-stage founders building on Claude
What you need
- Funding / accelerator / VC referral
- Mentioned on the official page; exact requirements may vary.
Typical approval time
- Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.
Step by step
- Apply via partner VC/accelerator.
- Login Contact sales Try Claude
- What is the Claude Startups program and can I apply?
- While we didn’t have space for more members this cohort, we encourage you to apply when applications open for the next one
- Members redeem each offer with a code in the Claude Console
Common rejection reasons
- Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.
Tips & fine print
- Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.
Lines are quoted from the official page; anything not on the page is marked “not stated” rather than guessed.
VerifiedLast verified 17 Oct 2026
- Official domain — claim link is on
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- Official source — https://www.anthropic.com/startups
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