RunPod
On-demand GPU pods and serverless GPU endpoints
RunPod Startup Program: $1,000 in GPU credits for early-stage startups
No end date announced
The offer
$1,000 credit
Discount code
No code needed
Application required. Best fit: pre-Series A startups with a working product and near-term GPU needs. Venture backing is strongly preferred but not required. Aimed mainly at new RunPod customers.
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Compare the Starter Tier ($1,000 credits) with the Growth Tier.
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Submit the startup program application with your funding and workload details.
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Source: runpod.io/startup-program