xAI Grok for Startups
xAI, now part of SpaceX, makes Grok and the Grok API. Its Grok for Startups terms, published October 7, 2026, describe promotional credits set case by case for approved startups; the application page they name was not live on October 13, 2026.
xAI Grok for Startups is an AI and ML perk from xAI, offering Grok API credits, open to any startup.
- Value
- Grok API credits
- Who qualifies
- Any startup
- Benefit type
- Credits
- Terms
- Stated by provider
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Inside xAI Grok for Startups
Promotional usage credits in US dollars for Grok, Grok Build, Grok Bot and the Grok API, with the amount and any tranches set per approved application and stated in xAI's approval email. xAI publishes no typical or maximum amount. Credits expire six months after they are applied unless the approval says otherwise.
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- Any startup
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- Credits expire 6 months after they are applied unless xAI's approval says otherwise.
- Other requirements
- For companies that have not already received significant promotional credits from xAI (prior credits must be disclosed). xAI weighs funding, investors, revenue, current AI spend, traction, team size and intended use. One grant per company group, and the applicant must be 18 or older. Not open to sanctioned persons or companies in embargoed countries.
How to apply for xAI Grok for Startups
- A short description of what your startup does
- A company email on your own domain
- 1xAI's terms name x.ai/startups as the application page, which showed 'Page not found' on October 13, 2026. xAI takes questions about the program at startups@x.ai.
xAI Grok for Startups: common questions
What do you get with xAI Grok for Startups?
xAI Grok for Startups offers Grok API credits.
Who qualifies for xAI Grok for Startups?
xAI Grok for Startups is open to any startup. For companies that have not already received significant promotional credits from xAI (prior credits must be disclosed). xAI weighs funding, investors, revenue, current AI spend, traction, team size and intended use. One grant per company group, and the applicant must be 18 or older. Not open to sanctioned persons or companies in embargoed countries.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get xAI Grok for Startups?
No. xAI Grok for Startups is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for xAI Grok for Startups?
xAI's terms name x.ai/startups as the application page, which showed 'Page not found' on October 13, 2026. xAI takes questions about the program at startups@x.ai.
How long do I have to use xAI Grok for Startups, and does it expire?
Credits expire 6 months after they are applied unless xAI's approval says otherwise.
Is xAI Grok for Startups available outside the US?
xAI Grok for Startups is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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