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RunPod Startup Program
Up to $75,000 total credits
Partial / TieredVerified — OpenCloud & Infrastructure
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RunPod Startup Program offers Starter ($1K) and Growth ($25K bonus on $50K commit) tiers for venture-backed AI startups running GPU production workloads.
Program tiers
| Tier | Value | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $1K | unknown | Earlier-stage; production AI workloads |
| Growth | $75K | vc or accelerator | $50K commit + $25K bonus credits |
Eligibility
- Registered legal entity required
- Company website required
- Business email matching domain
- Separate legal entities can apply independently
Important notes
- Growth tier: deposit $50K, receive $25K bonus ($75K total), 12-month agreement. Starter $1K for earlier-stage with real AI workloads. Venture backing strongly preferred.