Anthropic expands startup programme for AI-native firms
The US-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm will also provide third-party software benefits worth up to USD 45,000 to startups under the programme.
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, has expanded its Claude Startups program to support early-stage AI-native businesses, including those based in India. The program offers up to $7,000 in Claude products and credits, a free year of Claude Team for new users, and $1,000 in API credits. Additionally, the company introduced the Claude Startup Stack, providing participants with discounts and credits worth up to $45,000 across partner tools for data engineering, product design, and sales operations.
Selected members will also receive technical guidance through virtual office hours with Anthropic's Applied AI team, access to networking initiatives and hackathons such as Founder House, and commercial distribution opportunities on the Claude Marketplace. Anthropic's India Managing Director, Irina Ghose, encouraged startups in India to apply, emphasizing the importance of building and showcasing their work.
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