Phala Private AI Startup Credits

Qualified startups receive a $1,000 credit pool for Phala cloud credits, GPU TEE capacity, private model API usage, and engineering support.

observedChecked 13 Nov

Up to $1,000

in Phala creditsnothing to pay

What you get

Credit$1,000 credit pool for Phala cloud credits, GPU TEE capacity, and private model API usage
Free serviceEngineering access and technical review for the startup's runtime, proof path, and launch support
Nothing to payNo purchase or commitment is part of this offer.

3 conditions

All of these:

Pre-seed to Series A teams should apply.checkable
Applicant should be building private or verifiable AI products.vendor decides
Application should describe the product, workload, team stage, and what needs to stay private.vendor decides

AvailabilityOpen to direct application by any startup that meets the eligibility requirements, with no referral, invitation or membership needed.
MethodApplication form at phala.com/startup-program
InstructionsUse the on-page Startup Program application; Phala asks for product, stage, private data, and proof context and labels the application button "Apply now."
Terms and accessPhala
TermsNo separate terms page on record.
On record since8 Aug 2026