🤖 AI
How to Get OpenAI Startup Credits
OpenAI offers API credits, technical guidance, and go-to-market support for early-stage startups building with their API. Credits help offset GPT-4, DALL-E, and Whisper costs.
Eligibility
- ✓Early-stage AI startup
- ✓Building product with OpenAI API
- ✓Apply at openai.com/startups
- ✓Competitive application process
$2,500+ credits
Step-by-Step Guide
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Apply at openai.com/startups
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Describe your AI startup and use case
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Get approved for credits and support
FAQ
How much credit do startups get?
Amounts vary — typically $2,500+ in API credits. Some accelerator partnerships offer significantly more.
Can students apply?
The program targets startups, not individual students. However, student-founded startups can apply if they have a real product.