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Modal for Startups

Up to $25,000 in serverless GPU & CPU credits for AI startups

Credit Value

Up to $25,000

Credits are a one-time grant. Valid for 12 months from issuance.

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Credit Value

Up to $25,000

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Our Rating

4.6/5

Best For

AI startups that need fast, scalable GPU/CPU compute without managing infrastructure

What You Get
Modal for Startups provides early-stage AI companies with up to $25,000 in free credits on Modal’s serverless GPU and CPU compute platform. Modal is designed for fast iteration on AI workloads with sub-second cold starts, autoscaling, and a Python-native developer experience.

Key Benefits

  • Up to $25,000 in credits (valid for 12 months)
  • Covers GPU and CPU compute, storage, and endpoints
  • Direct access to Modal’s engineering team for technical support
  • GTM amplification support for launches and fundraising
  • Exclusive founder community access

Available Tiers
Up to $25 000 (Seed–Series A)
✓ Who Qualifies
  • New to Modal (not an existing paid customer)
  • Seed to Series A stage
  • AI/ML use case
  • Raised from a Modal VC partner or raised > $1M from any fund
  • Have a shared (team) Modal workspace
✗ Limitations
  • Requires funding proof (partner VC or >$1M raised)
  • One-time grant — cannot reapply for the same tier
  • Higher tiers (Series B+) are custom and partner-dependent
  • Best suited for AI/ML workloads
How to Apply
  1. 1
    Sign up at modal.com and create a shared workspace (personal workspaces are not eligible)
  2. 2
    Visit https://modal.com/startups and start the application
  3. 3
    Provide your Modal workspace name, funding details, and proof of funding
  4. 4
    Describe your intended use case
  5. 5
    Submit for review (typically 3–14 days)
  6. 6
    Once approved, credits are applied to your workspace
  7. 7
    Start building and scaling AI workloads
Our Take
Modal is one of the strongest serverless GPU platforms for AI startups. The combination of fast cold starts, simple Python workflows, and up to $25K in credits makes it highly attractive for teams doing training, inference, fine-tuning, or batch processing.

Worth applying? Yes — especially if you’re already using or evaluating Modal for AI workloads.

Insider tips: Create a shared workspace before applying. Have clear proof of funding ready (Crunchbase, TechCrunch, or VC portfolio link). Mention any existing AWS Activate credits — Modal has a partnership there. Use the engineering support early to optimize your pipelines and stretch the credits further.

Common Questions
Is Modal for Startups legit?
Yes — official program from Modal.
How much credit can I get?
Up to $25,000 in credits for Seed–Series A startups.
Who is eligible?
New Modal customers at Seed–Series A stage with an AI/ML use case who have raised from a Modal partner VC or more than $1M from any fund.
How long do the credits last?
12 months from issuance.
Can I reapply later?
No — credits are a one-time grant per tier.
What can I use the credits for?
GPU and CPU compute, storage, endpoints, and related Modal services.

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Credit Value
Up to $25,000
Apply Effort
Some Requirements
Validity
Credits are a one-time grant. Valid for 12 months from issuance.
Best For
AI startups that need fast, scalable GPU/CPU compute without managing infrastructure
Who Can Apply
Early-stage AI/ML startups building serverless or GPU-heavy workloads

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