Vercel for Startups provides platform credits and Pro/Enterprise capabilities to early-stage teams shipping modern web apps, primarily through accelerator and VC partnerships. It reduces hosting and preview-deploy cost while you find product-market fit on Next.js and the edge.
Platform credits and Pro/Enterprise features for early-stage teams building modern web apps on Next.js and Vercel’s edge, distributed mainly through accelerator and VC partners.
Why this could be a strong fit
Best for frontend-heavy startups shipping on Next.js/Vercel who are in a partner accelerator.
What you need to qualify
- Building a web app deployed on Vercel
- Affiliation with a Vercel startup partner (accelerator/VC)
- A Vercel account
- Early-stage company under the funding ceiling
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A+
- Countries
- Global (no restriction)
- Referral
- Requires an accelerator / VC referral
How to apply
- 1
Check partner access
Confirm your accelerator/VC offers Vercel credits.
- 2
Redeem the offer
Apply the partner credit code to your Vercel team.
- 3
Upgrade features
Unlock Pro/Enterprise capabilities.
- 4
Deploy
Ship your Next.js/edge app on the platform.
Frequently asked
Access is largely through partner accelerators/VCs; confirm the current route.
Vercel platform usage credits plus Pro/Enterprise features.
Not required, but the platform is optimized for Next.js and frontend frameworks.
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