Free Grok credits for startups: one balance for Grok, Grok Build, Grok Bot and the API
SpaceXSI opened Grok for Startups, a credit program that gives one shared balance you can spend on Grok, Grok Build, Grok Bot and the Grok API. Credits are sized to your stage and current usage, with the stated aim of covering six to twelve months of real use. You get 20% when you're approved, and the other 80% is released automatically once you're up and running.
Why it matters
A funded early team could run its coding agents, back-office bots and in-app AI on credits instead of cash for months.
Who it's for
Venture-backed startups with a live product, applying with a company email tied to a Grok team.
How to try it
- Create a free Grok team if you don't have one, and note your team ID.
- Apply at x.ai/startups/apply with a company email tied to that team.
- Wait for the email decision, then spend the first 20% and onboard to unlock the rest.
Plan & availability: Open now, no deadline published. The amount isn't fixed: SpaceXSI sizes it to your goals and stage. Read the program terms (x.ai/legal/startup-program-terms) for expiry and eligibility details before you apply.
Source: @SpaceXSI on x.ai
Written by AgentStackList from the original post. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Features, plans and availability can change, so confirm on the source before you rely on it.
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