Runpod Startup Program — Growth Tier

Runpod · GPU cloud

$25K$25,000 bonus credits when you commit $50,000 upfront ($75,000 total)

Credit match for venture-backed Seed to Series B+ startups spending $5K–$25K+/month on GPUs: deposit $50K and get $25K in bonus credits, plus onboarding and SLA options.

Key terms

Requires a $50,000 upfront commitment and a 12-month agreement
One-time bonus; no reloads
Venture backing strongly preferred; aimed at teams spending ~$5K–$25K+/month on GPUs
Mainly for first-time customers; existing customers considered case by case

Eligibility

Where: Worldwide
Stages: seed, series-a, growth
Needs VC/accelerator backing: Yes
Needs partner referral code: No
Must be incorporated: Yes
AI focus required: Yes
Students / researchers: Not eligible
Nonprofits: Not eligible

Also required

Must commit $50,000 cash upfront

How to apply

Apply on the startup program page; the team reviews holistically and schedules a 30-minute onboarding call.

Benefit: credits
Equity-free: Yes
Decision time: —
Credit validity: 12-month agreement
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Open

Apply on official site → Check if I qualify

Verified 2026-10-22 · source