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Fireworks AI startup credits

Qualifying venture-backed startups can apply for Fireworks AI usage credits and higher rate-limit options.

Verified 30 Sept 2026

Who can get this

Requires an incorporated company

Requires funding

Does not require a partner referral

Registered company with a functioning website

Founded within the last five years

More than $500,000 in venture funding

No Series D or later funding

VC funding must exceed $500,000. Companies at Series D or later are excluded.

1
Check eligibility
Check company age, incorporation, funding, and funding stage.
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2
Apply
Complete the startup application and describe your AI workload.
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3
Activate the benefit
Confirm the award, covered usage and billing settings before activation.
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Credit amounts are confirmed individually and are not publicly fixed.
Credits expire after one year. With a payment method added, usage switches to pay-as-you-go after credits run out.
Confirm covered services and exclusions before committing workloads.

AI & LLM APIs

New accounts can try Fireworks model inference with signup credit.