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Anthropic Startup Program

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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 page

Who 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

  1. Apply via partner VC/accelerator.
  2. Login Contact sales Try Claude
  3. What is the Claude Startups program and can I apply?
  4. While we didn’t have space for more members this cohort, we encourage you to apply when applications open for the next one
  5. 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 anthropic.com
  • Link alive & HTTPS — HTTP 200
  • Official source — https://www.anthropic.com/startups
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Expires: No end date announced · Added 15 Oct 2026 · found via

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