Authkey Startup India Program

Authkey is an Indian messaging platform with WhatsApp, SMS, voice, email and RCS APIs. Its startup program gives ₹2,500 in free credits plus onboarding help and developer tools.

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Authkey Startup India Program is a developer tools perk from Authkey worth ₹2,500 in free messaging credits, for startups in India, no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
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What you get

Inside Authkey Startup India Program

Authkey's Startup India Program offers ₹2,500 in free credits for SMS, voice and email OTPs, no setup cost and instant onboarding. The page says the credits cover about 5,000 OTP verifications, 10,000 transactional SMS, 1,000 WhatsApp conversations or 5,000 email notifications. The free startup plan also includes WhatsApp API onboarding, sandbox access, a WhatsApp CRM, a live chat widget, fallback routing across channels, a flow builder and basic analytics, with onboarding help for startups after verification.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
India
Recurring / expiry
The page does not state when the free credits expire.
Other requirements
The page does not list eligibility criteria. It says onboarding assistance is included for startups with verification.
How to claim

How to apply for Authkey Startup India Program

Steps to apply
  1. 1Fill in the Apply for Startup Program form on the Authkey Startup India page.
  2. 2The page says you get the ₹2,500 credits in 2 minutes.
Good to know: Authkey does not publish eligibility terms on this page, so ask whether DPIIT recognition or a funding stage is required before you integrate.
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Questions

Authkey Startup India Program: common questions

How much is Authkey Startup India Program worth?

Authkey Startup India Program is worth ₹2,500 in free messaging credits.

Who qualifies for Authkey Startup India Program?

Authkey Startup India Program is for startups in India, no funding required. The page does not list eligibility criteria. It says onboarding assistance is included for startups with verification.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Authkey Startup India Program?

No. Authkey Startup India Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Authkey Startup India Program?

Fill in the Apply for Startup Program form on the Authkey Startup India page. The page says you get the ₹2,500 credits in 2 minutes.

How long do I have to use Authkey Startup India Program, and does it expire?

The page does not state when the free credits expire.

Is Authkey Startup India Program available outside the US?

Authkey Startup India Program is available in India.

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