Free GPU credits
Offered by Modal · checked October 2026
Modal gives startups that raised from a Modal partner fund, or over $1M from any fund, a one-time grant of free GPU credits and direct access to its engineers.
What you get
- A one-time grant of free GPU credits per tier
- Direct access to Modal engineers
- Go-to-market amplification on launches and raises, plus founder events
Who qualifies
- New to Modal
- Seed to Series A: raised VC from a Modal partner fund, or more than $1M from any fund
- Series B+: custom credits if raised over $30M or post-Series B with a partner-network VC
- You may not reapply once you have received credits in a tier
How to apply
- Click Apply Now on the Modal for Startups page and submit the form
Good to know: Modal says "thousands" of credits but publishes no exact amount.
Sources
Read in October 2026 from Modal's own pages. Programs change often; the vendor's page is the final word.
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