Runware Partner Offer
Unified AI inference API for image, video, audio, LLM, and 3D generation, offering up to $30K in API credits through its Grant Program for early-stage teams building on Runware.
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Runware offers eligible startups up to $30,000 in value, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (pre-seed – seed).
Available programs
Up to $30,000 in API credits
Runware Grant Program
Up to $30,000 in API credits valid for 12 months — enough for over 750,000 image generations or 90+ hours of generated video at list pricing — plus direct access to the Runware team and builder community. No equity taken, and no venture funding required.
- Up to $30,000 in API credits, valid for 12 months
- Credits cover every model and modality on the platform — image, video, audio, LLM, 3D, and avatar
- Enough volume for 750,000+ image generations or 90+ hours of generated video at list pricing
- Direct access to the Runware team and builder community channels
- No equity taken — no venture funding or investor introduction required
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Do you qualify for Runware?
You likely qualify if
- You have a real product or a credible MVP that users can touch
- You are earlier than Series A — bootstrapped teams are explicitly welcome
- You plan to build or launch on Runware within the next six months
- You can apply with a business email tied to your product or company
You won't qualify if
- You only have an idea on paper with no product or MVP to show
- You have raised a Series A or beyond
- You have no concrete plan to use Runware's inference API in your product
Common rejection reasons
- Product is still at the idea stage with no demo, MVP, or traction to point to
- Application uses a personal email instead of a business email tied to the company
- No clear plan for how Runware's API fits into the product within six months
How to apply for Runware
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Confirm eligibility
You need a real product or a credible MVP (not just an idea), must be earlier than Series A (bootstrapped teams welcome), and should plan to build or launch on Runware within the next six months. No venture funding or investor introduction is required.
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Prepare your details
Have your company name, website, funding history (last round and total raised), a short description of your product and current traction, and how you plan to use Runware's API. Apply with a business email tied to your product or company.
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Apply on the Runware Grant Program page
Submit the application form at runware.ai/grant-program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so you can apply any time.
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Get a decision
Runware responds within two weeks. Approved startups receive up to $30,000 in API credits on their Runware account, valid for 12 months across every model and modality on the platform.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Runware give startups?
Runware provides eligible startups with up to $30,000 in value across its programs.
Does Runware take equity from startups?
No. Runware's partner offer for startups are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Runware?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: A real product or a credible MVP — not just an idea on paper; Early-stage startup, before Series A (bootstrapped teams welcome); Building or launching on Runware within the next six months.
Is Runware free for startups?
Applying is free. Runware provides up to $30,000 in value with no equity required.
How do I apply for Runware?
1) Confirm eligibility, 2) Prepare your details, 3) Apply on the Runware Grant Program page, 4) Get a decision. Full steps are on this page.
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