Anthropic announced on Tuesday that qualifying startups can now access a free year of Claude Team and receive $1,000 in API credits. The initiative, revealed during the SF Tech Week event, includes up to five premium seats for group collaboration and entry to the Claude Marketplace for building custom plugins. Applicants must have founded their company within the last five years or secured funding in the previous two years. Selected teams may also schedule virtual office hours with the Applied AI team to discuss technical implementation. The program aims to lower barriers for smaller organisations by providing direct support rather than just model access. Anthropic stated that the benefits of artificial intelligence spread best through the companies that build applications on top of the technology. This approach places close partnership with founders and developers at the centre of their mission. The offer targets early-stage businesses that need resources to integrate complex AI tools into their workflows without immediate financial strain.
- Eligibility requires founding within five years or funding within two years
- Included benefits cover five premium seats and virtual office hours
- API credits total $1,000 for building custom integrations
