Runway Builders
Generative video and real-time video-agent program giving early-stage AI startups 500,000 complimentary API credits plus early model access and engineering mentorship.
Runway Builders is an AI and ML perk from Runway, offering up to 500k free API credits, open to any startup.
- Who qualifies
- Any startup
- Benefit type
- Credits
- Terms
- Verified
Inside Runway Builders
500,000 API credits, access to Characters (real-time video agent API), early access to new models, mentorship, and enterprise-customer connections. A separate $10M venture fund invests in some participants.
Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 13, 2026
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- Any startup
- Startup stage
- Seed, Series A, Series B+
- Geography
- Global
How to apply for Runway Builders
- A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
- 1Apply via the Runway Builders program page
Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 13, 2026
Runway Builders: common questions
What do you get with Runway Builders?
Runway Builders offers up to 500k free API credits.
Who qualifies for Runway Builders?
Runway Builders is for seed, Series A and Series B+ startups.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Runway Builders?
No. Runway Builders is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for Runway Builders?
Apply via the Runway Builders program page
Is Runway Builders available outside the US?
Runway Builders is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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