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15 programs
Cloud & AI
Compute, AI infrastructure, and cloud services for your first product and the growth that follows.
Direct application
Pre-funded startups can apply for $2,000. Funded startups may qualify for up to $200,000, or up to $350,000 for eligible AI-first companies. Stage, prior credits, and provider approval determine the award.
Run & grow
Payment processing offers for startups referred by approved investors and accelerators.
Partner referral required
Stripe’s partner program offers eligible portfolio companies waived processing fees under its approved offer. Redko Labs does not yet have a referral offer. Amounts, eligibility, and duration depend on Stripe’s terms; Atlas incorporation is separate.
Build & measure
Product analytics, session replay, feature flags, and experiments to learn what people actually use.
Direct application
Twelve months for approved startups under two years old with less than $5 million raised, a company email, and an eligible account. Some AI tools and BAA purchases are excluded. Follow PostHog’s account and billing setup requirements before applying.
Run & grow
Business finance tools and a directory of offers for growing companies.
Provider eligibility applies
Account approval and individual perks have their own eligibility and geographic requirements. Mercury also has a separate accelerator partner program. No Redko-specific bonus or partner offer is active.
Cloud & AI
Infrastructure for hosting, data, and AI through the AWS Activate program.
Direct & partner routes
Founders can start with a $1,000 application route; selected participants may receive up to $5,000. Portfolio awards can reach $200,000 and require an approved provider’s Org ID. Funding stage, company age, prior awards, and eligible services matter.
Cloud & AI
Azure infrastructure, AI tools, and technical resources for product startups.
Direct & partner routes
Microsoft for Startups has direct applications and an investor referral route. Credits and benefits depend on eligibility, stage, and approval. A referral code from an approved partner may unlock additional support; Redko has no active code.
Run & grow
Keep your plans, company knowledge, and team’s work in one workspace.
Direct & partner routes
Eligible startups can receive three months directly or up to six months through an approved partner. Small teams and service businesses may qualify for one month instead. New non-paying customers, under 100 employees, and a company website and email are required.
Cloud & AI
Model APIs, technical sessions, and resources for building AI products.
Credits require a partner referral
OpenAI’s public startup resources are available to founders. API credit applications require an eligible VC partner referral, company details, and funding information. The public partner application is intended for venture capital firms; Redko’s eligibility as a non-investing incubator must be confirmed.
Build & measure
Deploy web products and AI applications with infrastructure that can grow with you.
Partner referral required
Requires affiliation with an approved startup partner, eligible funding at Series A or earlier within the previous twelve months, and no prior startup credits. A payment method and Enterprise terms apply. Credits expire; overages and AI usage limits require attention.
Cloud & AI
Technical guidance, founder events, and a startup community for building with Claude.
Credit offer currently at capacity
Anthropic’s October 13 program page says its Claude Team and $1,000 API credit offers are over capacity and being reshaped. Existing claimed offers are unaffected. Check the official page for current availability; no credit award is promised here.
Build & measure
Build, collaborate, and deploy from one development environment with AI assistance.
Partner eligibility applies
Replit’s startup program offers credits and support to eligible startups backed by participating funds or accelerators. The award and Pro benefits depend on approval and the available partner offer. Redko Labs has no active referral link.
Cloud & AI
Sandbox infrastructure for AI agents and applications that execute code.
Direct & partner routes
Daytona Startup Grid advertises an initial $10,000 award on acceptance, with a path to higher credits. Its application asks about your product, funding, deck, and compute needs. Final amounts and partner benefits require approval; the maximum is not the initial award.
Build & measure
Jira, Confluence, Loom, and other tools for product work and team collaboration.
Funding or partner eligibility
Eligible new paid-product customers with no more than $10 million in outside funding can apply if VC-funded or associated with an approved accelerator or incubator. Included products offer up to fifty seats for twelve months; some products have lower limits. Marketplace apps are excluded.
Run & grow
Manage early customers, sales conversations, and marketing as your company grows.
Provider eligibility applies
HubSpot for Startups considers qualifying partner affiliation or verified venture funding. Discounts depend on eligibility and product selection. Check the full subscription, renewal pricing, and payment obligations before enrolling.
Run & grow
Share pitch materials and manage fundraising documents with more control.
Partner referral required
DocSend’s partner offer supports eligible Seed to Series B portfolio startups. Approved incubators, accelerators, and investors receive a dedicated signup link. Redko’s link is not active yet; plan eligibility and renewal charges remain subject to DocSend’s terms.
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Provider approval and eligibility apply. Redko Labs partner offers will be listed once confirmed. Program details reviewed October 13, 2026. Credit amounts are in USD and subject to each provider’s terms. These offers are listed independently; logos identify the providers and do not imply endorsement. Follow the official links for current eligibility, billing, and availability.
More than software
Your next step might be a technical review, a cofounder introduction, or a stronger pitch. Redko Labs brings a network of 100+ mentors and 7,000+ investors globally to the work of building a company.
Before you apply
This directory includes publicly available programs and programs that require an approved partner referral. Redko Labs partnerships with these providers are not yet active. Each provider reviews applications and sets the final offer; joining Labs does not automatically award credits.
Several providers have routes for bootstrapped or pre-funded startups, including Google Cloud, AWS, and PostHog. Others require funding or an approved referral. Read each entry’s eligibility and check the provider’s current requirements.
We help founders identify relevant tools and application routes as part of company building. Start with what your product needs, then compare eligibility, expiration, renewal pricing, and expected usage. A large credit headline is useful only if the underlying service fits your company.
Yes. Use the startup benefit partner page to propose software, infrastructure, professional services, workspace, or technical support. Include the actual offer, eligibility, redemption process, and any renewal charges.
The founder field notes
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How to make a useful founder application before you have an idea, a company, or a cofounder.
A starting plan for researchers exploring a company, from customer discovery and evidence to university IP questions.
A practical way to explore cofounder fit before equity, incorporation, or a long-term commitment.
Questions founders should ask about support, equity, milestones, dilution, and participation terms.
A focused validation framework for scientific AI products, from baselines and evaluations to users and data rights.
Apply with your research, an idea, a team, or the ambition to start.