Who it is for
- Company founded less than four years ago.
- Equity investment from an institutional investor.
- The company has not received Anthropic startup credits before.
Check my eligibility
How to get it
- Create a Claude Console account.
- Prepare a company email, website and description.
- Fill in the application on the program page.
- Wait for the decision and check the terms of the credits.
Limitations
Does not top up a Claude subscription. Partner cloud platforms have separate terms.
- Application deadline
- Not stated by the source
- Activation window
- Check when granted
- Spending period
- Check when granted
- Later billing
- Card and later billing: check your account terms.
- Combining with other grants
- Compatibility with other grants is not stated.
Source and changes
Terms copied from the collection of 26 September 2026. Check the current version before applying.
The official page changed on 2 October. Below is what changed there, word for word; the description above predates the change.
Now on the page:
- Michael Truell, Co-founder & CEO of Cursor
- 1 of 6: Michael Truell, Co-founder & CEO of Cursor
- Supporting venture- backed startups
Removed from the page:
- Supporting venture-backed startups
- Join the startups program Join the startups program
- © [year] Anthropic PBC
Other ways to get credits
Google Startup PerksGoogle Cloud · Cloud platform
$10 000For partner models in Model Garden
Only for Google for Startups Scale or Scale AI members
How hard to getHighFirst join Scale, then ask a Google Cloud representative
- Startups
- Through a Google Cloud representative
AWS ActivateAWS · Cloud platform
Amount not publishedCloud credits
For startups that fit an Activate package
How hard to getMediumRegular application; some packages need an Activate Provider partner
- Startups, Developers
- Apply on the AWS site
Claude for Open SourceAnthropic · Subscription
Max 20xClaude Max 20x subscription free for 6 months
For open source maintainers and active contributors
How hard to getMediumAn application with a project that meets one of the criteria
- Open source, Developers
- Apply on the Claude site
AI for ScienceAnthropic · Direct API
Amount not publishedAPI credits
For researchers, especially in biology and life sciences
How hard to getHighNeeds a research institution; experts review applications
- Researchers
- Apply through the Anthropic form