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Anthropic expands startup program with free AI access and credits

Anthropic announced an expansion of its startup support program during SF Tech Week Tuesday.

Anthropic is offering startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits to kickstart their AI journey
File photo Anthropic is offering startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits to kickstart their AI journey Photo: TechRadar

New eligibility rules for founders

Qualifying companies must have been founded within the last five years or received funding in the past two years. Anthropic stated that partnering closely with these founders is central to its mission of spreading AI benefits.

Specific financial and tool benefits

Approved startups receive a free year of Claude Team with up to five premium seats. They also get $1,000 in API credits that expire six months after approval.

Additional resources for developers

Participants gain access to the Claude Marketplace to build plugins and can book virtual office hours with the Applied AI team.

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