Groq for Startups
Access AI Infrastructure Built To Perform
Unlock $10,000 in Groq credits to power your next breakthrough.
Your Unfair Advantage
Max Efficiency. Zero Compromise.
Groq for Startups is an exclusive opportunity for hand-selected scaling startups and VC partners to get access to $10,000 in inference credits.
- $10,000 in Free Credits
Groq’s LPU™ is built to give you more compute per dollar, without sacrificing performance.
- Speed at Scale
No cold starts, no queues — just consistent, ultra-low latency.
- Deploy Now
Switch in a matter of minutes. OpenAI compatible, and docs that you can understand.
- Worry-free Rate Limits
Pushing serious scale? We might check in. Otherwise, build fast.
- Hands-on Support
Don’t waste time trying to find support. Get back to building.

Groq is Literally Built Different
Groq was established in 2016 for one thing: inference
We built our own chip—the LPU—because GPUs weren’t designed for the job. That hardware powers GroqCloud™—a full-stack platform that cuts out the middleman – letting you scale fast, without compromise.

Independent 3rd party benchmarks from ArtificialAnalysis.ai
Unmatched Price Performance
Groq provides the lowest cost per token, even as usage grows, without sacrificing speed, quality, or control.
Who’s eligible for the Groq Startup Program?
Who’s eligible for the Groq Startup Program?
The Groq Startup Program is an exclusive opportunity for hand-selected scaling startups and VC partners to get access to $10,000 in inference credits.
How long until the startup program credits expire?
How long until the startup program credits expire?
Startup program credits expire 90 days after they are awarded.
Any other questions?
Any other questions?
Email us at startups@groq.com! We’d be happy to help.