OpenAI for Startups

About

An ongoing OpenAI support offering provides founder resources, community access and, for portfolio companies of eligible partner VCs, potential API credits and technical support.

Benefits

• 💳API credits
  Startups backed by an eligible OpenAI partner VC may receive free API credits; OpenAI does not publish the credit amount.
• ⚡Rate limit upgrades
  Eligible portfolio companies may receive rate limit upgrades.
• 🧑‍💻 Technical support
  Eligible startups may receive time with OpenAI solutions engineers or other technical team members.
• 🤝Startup team access
  Eligible startups may get a direct line to the OpenAI Startup team.
• 🎟️ Exclusive events
  Eligible startups may be invited to exclusive events.
• 🛠️ Founder resources
  OpenAI offers starter repos, Build Hours, technical guides, founder events and community programs.

Eligibility Criteria

• For enhanced credits and support, a startup should be backed by an OpenAI partner VC; OpenAI describes partner portfolio companies as potentially eligible
• A unique referral code from the VC is required for the credit application
• Applicants must provide a product and API use description, company name and key team contacts including a valid business email, and basic funding details
• No pitch deck is required
• OpenAI states it supports founders at every stage and does not publish a minimum stage, geography, incorporation or residency requirement

Participation Commitments

• Applicants must obtain a unique referral code from an eligible OpenAI partner VC to apply for credits
• Applicants must provide a description of their product and how they plan to use the API
• Applicants must provide company name and key team contacts, including a valid business email
• Applicants must provide basic funding details
• No pitch deck is required

Target Sector

Sector agnostic, Agriculture & Food, Defense & Security, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail & Consumer, Semiconductors & Electronics, Sports & Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Target Location

Geographic eligibility is not publicly stated and should be confirmed before applying.