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Vercel for Startups
Up to $30,000 Flexible Commitment
Referral OnlyVerified — Referral onlyCloud & Infrastructure
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Vercel for Startups gives approved VC/accelerator portfolio companies up to $30K in Flexible Commitment credits plus Enterprise-tier platform access for one year.
At a glance
Eligibility, benefit timing, and terms
Eligibility
- Separate legal entities may apply independently where terms allow
Benefit and tiers
- Startup Partner$30K
When you get it
Apply with approved partner proof; the credit allocation is confirmed during review.
Duration and limits
12 months
Confirm the credit duration and AI Gateway allocation in the approval terms.
- • Requires approved Startups Partner proof
- • Series A or earlier and recent funding criteria apply
Last terms check: 2026-08-10
Official termsVercel's startup credits are a partner-referral offer with the amount determined by the approved partner path.
Program tiers
| Tier | Value | Access | When / duration | Notes and limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup Partner | $30K | referral only | Confirmed after approved partner proof is reviewed 12 months | Amount varies by partner up to $30K max |
Eligibility
- Separate legal entities may apply independently where terms allow
How to apply
- 1Obtain proof from an approved Vercel Startups partner.
- 2Confirm the company meets the current Series A-or-earlier and funding-date rules.
- 3Submit the Vercel startup credits application with the partner proof.
- 4Confirm the allocation and AI Gateway cap in the approval terms before activating credits.
Important notes
- Requires approved Startups Partner proof (dashboard screenshot). Series A or less; apply within 12 months of latest funding. Max 50% of credits usable on AI Gateway monthly.
- Separate legal entities can apply independently where terms allow distinct company accounts, domains, and billing.