Up to $100,000 in credits
Offered by Render · checked October 2026
Render gives qualified startups $500 in credits, startups applying through a partner $2,500–$5,000, VC-backed startups $10,000–$25,000, and AI startups with $2.5M+ raised $100,000.
What you get
- Prototype: $500 in startup credits for all qualified startups
- Build (via a partner): $2,500, or $5K from select partners
- Scale (top-tier VC): $10K if under $1M raised; $25K if $1M or more
- AI tier (top-tier VC, $2.5M+ raised): $100K plus 1:1 onboarding/migration session and a dedicated support Slack for 1 year
- Separate offer: up to $10K in migration credits
Who qualifies
- New Render customer
- Seed funding of at least $25K (Prototype)
- Under 4 years in operation (Scale: under 5); raised less than $50M; Series A or earlier
- Build/Scale/AI tiers require applying through an enrolled partner or VC
How to apply
- Create a Render instance and include it in the application
- Apply at render.com/startup-application (or through your VC's perks link); credits applied after approval
Good to know: Credits last one year. The tiers above $500 need you to apply through an enrolled partner or VC.
Sources
Read in October 2026 from Render's own pages. Programs change often; the vendor's page is the final word.
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