Program guide
How to apply to the Claude startup program
The application is done inside the Claude Console. Most decisions come within minutes; the rest go to manual review.
Check the source: program terms change. Always confirm current details on the official Claude for Startups page before you apply.
Steps
- Open the official pageStart at the official Claude for Startups page. Bookmark it; this is the only application route.
- Sign in to the Claude ConsoleUse your company email — the one on your website's domain, not a personal address. The Console is the API console, not the Claude chat app.
- Complete the applicationCompany details plus a short description: two or three concrete sentences on what you are building with Claude.
- Submit and watch your emailMost decisions arrive within minutes. The rest go to manual review, usually 2–3 business days.
How long does it take?
The official page says most applications are decided within minutes. Others go to manual review, usually 2–3 business days.
Tips for a clean application
- Use an email on the same domain as your website.
- Describe a real product, not a vague idea.
- Stay within Anthropic's usage policies.
Already a member? The official FAQ says existing members do not need to reapply.