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Runway Builders: up to 500k free API credits for Seed to Series C startups
Seed to Series C startups can apply for up to 500k free Runway API credits, Tier 5 usage limits and access to Runway Characters.
Conditions
For startups from Seed to Series C building with the Runway API. Acceptance is by application.
Step by step
Screenshot taken on November 3, 2026. Red boxes show where to click.
Log in to save your progress.
Open the Builders page
Go to the Runway Builders Program page.

Fill in the form
Enter company, website, funding stage, use case and the models you use, then submit.
Get approved
Runway reviews the application and adds API credits to your developer account.
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Frequently asked questions
Which funding stages qualify?
Seed to Series C.
What else is included?
Tier 5 API usage limits, Runway Characters access and a private builder community.