Cohere Startup Credits
Offers discounted enterprise AI pricing (up to 25% off) and grant access through Cohere Labs for early-stage startups.
Quick answer
Cohere offers eligible startups up to Varies in credits and resources, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (pre-seed – series a).
Available programs
Varies
Cohere Startup Program
Discounted pricing (e.g., 25% for early‑stage) and program resources; some grant access via Cohere Labs
- Discounted pricing (e.g., 25% for early‑stage) and program resources; some grant access via Cohere Labs
Who qualifies for Cohere?
- Early‑stage startups; separate Catalyst Grants for researchers/impact orgs.
How to apply for Cohere
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Check eligibility
Early-stage startup building with LLMs. Researchers and impact orgs should look at the separate Cohere Catalyst Grants.
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Prepare your details
Describe your product and your Cohere use case.
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Apply via the Cohere Startup Program
Submit through cohere.com.
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Start building
Receive credit and discounted access to Cohere’s models.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cohere give startups?
Cohere provides eligible startups with up to Varies in credits and resources across its programs.
Does Cohere take equity from startups?
No. Cohere's startup credits and perks are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Cohere?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: Early‑stage startups; separate Catalyst Grants for researchers/impact orgs..
Is Cohere free for startups?
Applying is free. Cohere provides up to Varies in credits and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Cohere?
1) Check eligibility, 2) Prepare your details, 3) Apply via the Cohere Startup Program, 4) Start building. Full steps are on this page.
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