Together AI Startup Credits
AI acceleration cloud offering tiered platform credits up to $50K plus dedicated AI engineering support for inference, fine-tuning, and clusters.
Quick answer
Together AI offers eligible startups up to $50,000 in credits and resources, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (seed – series b).
Available programs
Up to $50,000 in platform credits
Together AI Startup Accelerator
Tiered credits (up to $15K Build, $30K Scale, $50K Grow) across serverless inference, dedicated endpoints, fine-tuning, and instant clusters, with engineering support.
- Platform credits across inference, endpoints, fine-tuning, and clusters
- Dedicated AI engineering support scaling with your tier
- Joint go-to-market amplification, community events, and VC connections
Best for
Do you qualify for Together AI?
You likely qualify if
- You have raised under $5M, $5M-$10M, or over $10M
- You are building generative AI applications
- You will use Together's inference, fine-tuning, or clusters
You won't qualify if
- You primarily need Reserved GPU Clusters, which credits exclude
- You are not building on the Together AI platform
Common rejection reasons
- Use case is not built on the Together AI platform
- Funding stage falls outside the program tiers
How to apply for Together AI
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1
Open the accelerator page
Go to together.ai/startup-accelerator to review the Build, Scale, and Grow tiers.
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Submit the application form
Provide company and funding details so the Together AI team can review your eligibility.
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3
Team review and follow-up
Together AI reviews your application and follows up to provision credits and support.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Together AI give startups?
Together AI provides eligible startups with up to $50,000 in credits and resources across its programs.
Does Together AI take equity from startups?
No. Together AI's startup credits and perks are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Together AI?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: Startup building generative AI applications on the Together AI platform; Tier set by fundraising: Build under $5M, Scale $5M-$10M, Grow over $10M.
Is Together AI free for startups?
Applying is free. Together AI provides up to $50,000 in credits and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Together AI?
1) Open the accelerator page, 2) Submit the application form, 3) Team review and follow-up. Full steps are on this page.
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