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Modal Labs Startup and Academics Programs for Serverless GPU Compute Credits for AI Inference Training and Fine Tuning is sponsored by Modal Labs. Modal Labs offers two recurring credit grant tracks for AI builders: Modal Startups (up to $50,000 in serverless GPU credits for pre-seed through Series A AI/ML companies, with no upfront commitment required for accepted applicants) and Modal for Academics (up to $25,000 in serv…
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Modal Startups: pre-seed to Series A AI/ML companies with a live product or strong technical team. Modal for Academics: university faculty, postdocs, PhD students, and course instructors at accredited institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 in serverless GPU compute credits for the Startup Program (paid in multiple installments) and up to $25,000 for the Academics program. Smaller credit grants ($500-$5,000) for course instructors and individual researchers via targeted programs (e.g., Voice AI course $500 credits). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Modal Labs Startup and Academics Programs for Serverless GPU Compute Credits for AI Inference Training and Fine Tuning is funded by Modal Labs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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