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Modal for Startups
Free compute credits + technical and GTM support (amount varies)
Partial / TieredVerified — OpenCloud & Infrastructure
Manually reviewed by our team
Modal's current startup page offers a one-time grant of free compute credits, technical and go-to-market support, and a founder community. Credit amounts are assigned by funding/partner tier and are not published as a fixed dollar maximum on the current page.
Program tiers
| Tier | Value | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modal for Startups | Varies | unknown | One-time free compute-credit grant; amount assigned by funding/partner tier |
Eligibility
- Bootstrapped founders eligible
- Registered legal entity required
- Company website required
- Business email matching domain
- Separate legal entities can apply independently
How to apply
- 1Confirm eligibility (stage, funding, entity requirements) on the official program page
- 2Use a business email and website matching your legal entity domain
- 3Submit the application via the official apply link
- 4Activate credits within the provider's stated window after approval
Important notes
- The current page says free credits are a one-time grant. Seed-to-Series A eligibility depends on funding or a partner-network referral; scaling companies receive a custom offer. No fixed dollar maximum is currently published.
- A payment method is required, and credits cannot be reapplied for after receiving a tier grant.