Llama Startup Program

The Llama Startup Program is designed to help early-stage startups grow and innovate faster with Llama.

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Accelerate your startup with Llama

Program Benefits

Up to $6,000 per month for up to 6 months in cloud credits for Llama usage
Llama technical support through office hours and dedicated forum
Networking opportunities

Eligibility

Based in the U.S.
Building GenAI applications
Employ at least one full-time developer
Be officially incorporated
Raised no more than $10M in funding

FAQs

When will applications reopen?

There is no set date for when applications will reopen. If you’d like to be notified when applications reopen, sign up in the form above.

Who can apply?

Startups who meet the eligibility criteria. They should be registered in the U.S., building Generative AI applications, employ at least one developer and have raised less than $10M in funding.

What’s the application process?

Startups will need to fill and submit the application by the deadline.

What are the legal and financial terms of the program?

Legal and financial terms will be shared after startups are accepted into the program.

How do cloud credits work? What’s the process?

The program will reimburse Llama credit use on cloud hosted APIs. Meta will verify the purchases, and reimburse startups up to $6,000 per month for a maximum of six months.

What if I’m rejected but I meet the criteria?

There are limited spots available for this application period. Not all startups that meet the criteria will be accepted during this application period. Applicants will be notified when we are accepting more applications in the future.

My startup isn’t incorporated yet. Can I still apply for the Llama Startup Program?

No, your startup needs to be incorporated.

Can my startup join this program if it isn’t using Llama.

Yes, you can join the program if you aren’t using Llama at the time you apply but you will need to use Llama after acceptance to the program to qualify for cloud credit reimbursements.

What happens once my startup has been selected?

Startups will be notified by email to the contact information provided in the Applicant Details section of the application with next steps.