Anthropic expands startup program with free AI access and credits
Anthropic announced an expansion of its startup support program during SF Tech Week Tuesday.

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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