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Oct 6, 2026
Anthropic is giving startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Anthropic expanded its Claude for Startups program, offering a free year of Claude Team—its paid group plan with up to five premium seats—and $1,000 in API credits to qualifying companies. The initiative, unveiled during Anthropic’s SF Tech Week, also grants access to the Claude Marketplace for building plug‑ins and virtual office hours with the Applied AI team. Eligibility requires a startup founded within five years or funded in the last two years, with applications accepted via the program’s online portal.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By subsidizing access to its flagship model, Anthropic lowers entry barriers for early‑stage AI builders, potentially accelerating the development of new applications and expanding the ecosystem around Claude.
