Usage credits

Claude for Startups · API credits

API credits, amount reviewed individually

Startup community access and credit eligibility differ. Credits apply to the first-party Claude API, not Bedrock or Vertex. Confirm award value and expiry before planning spend.

Check my fit Official program

Conditions to check

Company no more than four years old
Institutional equity funding
No previous startup credits / program participation
Public business website
Business-domain email
Availability in your operating and registration countries

Still needs confirmation

Credit amount, expiry and acceptance are determined by Anthropic. Community membership alone does not establish credit eligibility.

Before you apply

Confirm covered products, expiration, billing after the benefit ends, and current regional rules. Our matching checklist is an estimate; the provider decides approval.

Sources & last check

Official provider program page; provider approval and current terms control. Checked 2026-09-16