Fireworks AI Startup Credits
Fireworks for Startups gives venture-backed startups (over $500K raised, before Series D) credits for its fast-inference platform. Fireworks does not publish the credit amount.
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Fireworks AI offers eligible startups startup credits and perks, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (venture-backed, before series d).
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Credits (amount not published)
Fireworks for Startups
Credits for Fireworks' inference platform, auto-applied to usage and expiring after 1 year. Credits exclude reserved GPUs and professional services.
- Inference credits, auto-applied to usage
- Credits valid for 1 year
- Excludes reserved GPUs and professional services
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Do you qualify for Fireworks AI?
You likely qualify if
- Registered, private, for-profit company with a working website
- Founded within the last 5 years
- Venture-backed with more than $500K raised, before Series D
You won't qualify if
- You are bootstrapped or have raised less than $500K
- You are Series D or later
- Your company is more than 5 years old
Common rejection reasons
- Raised less than $500K in venture funding
- No working company website
How to apply for Fireworks AI
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1
Check eligibility
You need a registered, private, for-profit company with a working website, founded in the last 5 years, venture-backed with more than $500K raised, and not at Series D or later.
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Apply at fireworks.ai/startup-program
No referral is needed. Questions go to startups@fireworks.ai.
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Use the credits within a year
Credits are auto-applied to usage and expire after 1 year. They do not cover reserved GPUs or professional services.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Fireworks AI give startups?
Fireworks AI provides eligible startups with startup credits and perks across its programs.
Does Fireworks AI take equity from startups?
No. Fireworks AI's startup credits and perks are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Fireworks AI?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: Registered, private, for-profit company with a working website; Founded within the last 5 years; Venture-backed with more than $500K raised; not Series D or later.
Is Fireworks AI free for startups?
Applying is free. Fireworks AI provides startup credits and perks with no equity required.
How do I apply for Fireworks AI?
1) Check eligibility, 2) Apply at fireworks.ai/startup-program, 3) Use the credits within a year. Full steps are on this page.
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