Linkup
Linkup Startup Program
One-time credit of up to $5,000 (1M+ calls) on Linkup's web search API for AI products; more case by case.
Ways to get it
Apply directly
Up to $5,000 one-time credit
- Linkup account
- Description of what you are building
Eligibility
Requirements
- Have a Linkup account
- Tell Linkup what you are building (the form also asks for your website and how much you have raised)
Not eligible
No exclusions stated.
How to apply
- 1
Create a Linkup account at app.linkup.so.
- 2
Fill in the form at linkup.so/startups with your company email, LinkedIn profile, website, what you are building and how much you have raised.
- 3
If you are a good fit, Linkup says a team member will reach out within the week.
- 4
If you outgrow the first grant, ask about additional credits; Linkup reviews these case by case.
Gotchas
- It's "up to" $5,000: the exact amount is set on review, and the page doesn't say how.
- The credit is one-time, and the page doesn't state when it expires.
- The 1M-call figure is for search calls; asynchronous research requests cost $0.25–$2.50 each on Linkup's pricing page, so they use the credit much faster.
About the Linkup program
Linkup, a web search API built for AI agents and LLM apps, gives startups a one-time credit of up to $5,000, which it says covers more than 1,000,000 search API calls. Additional credits are available case by case.
The stated requirements are light: have a Linkup account and tell Linkup what you are building. The application form asks for your name, personal LinkedIn profile, company email, company website, a description of the product and how much you have raised. Linkup says a team member will reach out within the week if you are a good fit.
Linkup's pricing page lists search requests at $0.005–$0.006 each, fetch at $0.001–$0.006 and asynchronous research at $0.25–$2.50 per request, so the credit goes furthest on search calls. The program page does not state an expiry date, a funding cap or how the exact amount is set.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Linkup give startups?
A one-time credit of up to $5,000, which Linkup says equals more than 1,000,000 search API calls. Further credits are available case by case.
What do I need to qualify for Linkup's startup program?
A Linkup account and a description of what you're building. The form also asks for your company website and how much you have raised; no funding minimum or cap is stated.
