Free perk!
The deal
$5,000 in OpenAI API credits valid for 1 year; immediate fast-track upgrade to Usage Tier 5 for increased rate limits (TPM/RPM); ChatGPT Business subscription credits; access to OpenAI office hours and technical support; early invitations to beta features.
Who can apply
Open to early-stage AI startups (pre-seed to Series A) backed by partner VCs, accelerators, or incubator networks. Startups must be building core features on OpenAI APIs and have raised less than $10M. Bootstrapped startups may apply via select partner tracks.
Approval time
5 to 10 business days
Availability
Open to all startups
Good to know
Credits apply directly to API usage for GPT-4o, o1, embeddings, and fine-tuning. Credits cannot be shared or transferred. Prior OpenAI startup credit recipients may not stack credits beyond program cap.
OpenAI helps startups build, launch, and scale AI-powered products with access to industry-leading models and startup-specific resources.
Eligible founders receive:
$5,000 in OpenAI API credits (valid for 1 year)
Immediate upgrade to Usage Tier 5 for higher rate limits and expanded model access
3 months of ChatGPT Business for up to 10 team members
Priority startup support with faster response times
Direct access to the OpenAI Startups team
Startup-focused technical resources, tutorials, and implementation guides
Whether you’re building AI-native products, automating workflows, or enhancing existing applications, OpenAI provides the tools and support to help you scale faster.
