Anthropic has expanded its startup program with a bundle of free software access, API credits and technical support for young companies building with Claude. Qualifying startups can receive one year of Claude Team with up to five Premium seats, a one-time $1,000 Claude API credit, access to Claude Marketplace and virtual office hours with Anthropic’s Applied AI team.
Anthropic introduced the expanded program at its Founder House event in San Francisco. Anthropic said it wants to work more closely with founders and developers building products on top of its models.
Claude Startups combines product access and developer support
Through the Claude Startups program, companies can use Claude Team for internal collaboration while applying API credits to products and services powered by Claude. Marketplace access lets them build integrations and plug-ins, while office hours provide direct technical guidance from Anthropic’s Applied AI team.
Eligibility focuses on younger startups
Companies can qualify if they were founded within the past five years or received funding within the past two years. Interested startups can apply through Anthropic’s program page.
