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Modal Labs Startup Credits

Modal Labs Startup Credits

Offers Modal Labs startup credits for teams needing high-performance compute.

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Modal Labs Startup Credits is an in-kind GPU compute credit program operated by Modal Labs, a serverless GPU infrastructure company that raised a $355 million Series C round. The program targets VC-backed startups and delivers free compute credits — not cash — redeemable on the Modal serverless platform for AI inference, training, batch processing, and sandbox workloads. The offering is structured

Provides VC-backed AI startups with in-kind GPU compute credits on the Modal serverless platform, tiered by funding stage from Seed through Series B and above.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Credits
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: modal.com