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Grok for Startups

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Credits sized for 6 to 12 months of real usage across Grok, Grok Build, Grok Bot and the Grok API

Apply on x.ai/startups. Approved startups get 20% of their credits right away and the other 80% is released automatically once they are up and running. One balance covers Grok, Grok Build, Grok Bot and the Grok API.

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How to claim

Guide verified 23 Oct 2026 · from official page

Who qualifies

Who qualifies for the Grok for Startups program?
If you don't qualify yet, you can reapply once you've raised

What you need

Company website
Funding / accelerator / VC referral
Business email
Mentioned on the official page; exact requirements may vary.

Typical approval time

Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Step by step

Apply on x.ai/startups. Approved startups get 20% of their credits right away and the other 80% is released automatically once they are up and running. One balance covers Grok, Grok Build, Grok Bot and the Grok API.
Apply as a startup Join as a VC or accelerator partner
Apply for credits across Grok, Grok Build, Grok Bot, and the Grok API, or bring the program to your portfolio

Common rejection reasons

Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Tips & fine print

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Lines are quoted from the official page; anything not on the page is marked “not stated” rather than guessed.

VerifiedLast verified 24 Oct 2026

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