Modal for Startups
Modal is the fastest way for startups to deploy custom AI models. Get instant access to the most powerful GPUs in flexible configurations. Ship faster with Modal.
Why Choose Modal for Your Startup?
Program Credits
Unlock up to $50k* of credits to be used on Modal to supercharge your startup
Instant GPU Access
Run workloads on B200s, H100s, and more without requesting quota
No Commitments
Modal provisions and scales GPUs as needed, and you only pay for what you use
Build Faster
Modal's Python interface and sub-second container starts let you iterate quickly with cloud GPUs
Ship Faster
Scalable infrastructure comes out of the box so you don't have to spend time on MLOps
Community Access
Direct access to the Modal team and other startup founders for support
"We've previously managed to break services like GitHub because of our load, so when Modal was able to handle the massive scale of our AI weekend event so smoothly, that meant a lot."
Anton Osika, Founder and CEO
How it Works
Apply through the form below
Credits are distributed over 1 year and do not roll over
Credits are automatically applied towards compute usage - not subscription fees
Credits are granted once. Further credits available via volume discounts.
Eligibility Requirements
Startup is less than 5 years old
New to Modal
Must have active company website
Working on company full-time
Must create shared workspace (see guide) - we do not grant credits to personal workspaces!
Credit Tiers
Startups can earn anywhere from $500 to $50k in credits on Modal
*Credit amount is determined by traction, funding raised, and whether startup is a portico of one of our partners
See a list of our partners for top tier credit levels here
FAQs
Early-stage startups who are new to Modal may apply. See above for more details on eligibility. Click here for Modal for Academic Labs.
Modal credits can be used towards all compute resources, including in-demand GPU types. Credits cannot be used to cover team or enterprise subscription fees.
The credit amount is determined based on factors like traction, amount of funding raised, and whether you are a portfolio company of a VC or accelerator that we have an official partnership with. Check out that list here.
Credits last 1 year and cannot be reinstated if they expire.
Status of credits and expiration dates are visible on your billing page.
Please reach out to startups@modal.com if you have not heard back about your application within 2 weeks.
We require a payment method so that your Modal apps don't get interrupted after your credits run out.
Ready to supercharge
your startup?
$500-$50K credits available