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DeepInfra DeepStart

DeepInfra (low-cost inference API for open-source models) gives DeepStart startups 1 billion free inference tokens (at DeepSeek V3.1 prices).

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DeepInfra DeepStart is an AI and ML perk from DeepInfra, offering 1,000,000,000 free tokens, for startups under 2 years old that have raised under $10M.

Value: 1,000,000,000 tokens
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside DeepInfra DeepStart

1,000,000,000 free inference tokens valued at DeepSeek V3.1 prices, usable across DeepInfra's open-source model catalog.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 12, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

inference open-source-models tokens

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed
Funding-raised cap: Under $10M raised
Company age: Under 2 years old
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: One-time token grant
Other requirements: Must have raised between $250K and $10M and been founded in the last 2 years.

How to claim

How to apply for DeepInfra DeepStart

What to have ready

A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Proof you have raised under $10M
Confirmation you were founded within the last 2 years

Steps to apply

1Apply via the 'Apply now' button on the DeepStart page.

Good to know: Confirmed on official page. Added 2026-08-18; source URL verified live and on the provider's own domain.

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Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 12, 2026

Value is the headline maximum DeepInfra advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

DeepInfra DeepStart: common questions

What do you get with DeepInfra DeepStart?

DeepInfra DeepStart offers 1,000,000,000 free tokens.

Who qualifies for DeepInfra DeepStart?

DeepInfra DeepStart is for pre-seed and seed startups under 2 years old that have raised under $10M. Must have raised between $250K and $10M and been founded in the last 2 years.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get DeepInfra DeepStart?

No. DeepInfra DeepStart is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for DeepInfra DeepStart?

Apply via the 'Apply now' button on the DeepStart page.

How long do I have to use DeepInfra DeepStart, and does it expire?

One-time token grant

Is DeepInfra DeepStart available outside the US?

DeepInfra DeepStart is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.