3 months of promotional
Agora Innovate Startup Program
- Pre-seed startups with a beta app, company email and website
Agora Startup Credits: Program Explained
Pre-seed startups with an app in beta can apply for 3 months of free Agora minutes plus product consultation.
Last verified October 29, 2026
Quick answer
Available programs
Pre-seed startups with an app in beta can apply for 3 months of free Agora minutes plus product consultation.
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Best for
Apps adding live voice or videoTelehealth startups needing a HIPAA BAARho banking customers
Do you qualify for Agora?
You likely qualify if
- Seed to Series B startup
- Affiliated with an Agora partner accelerator, incubator or VC, or a Rho customer
- Registered company building on Agora's real-time APIs
You won't qualify if
- Not connected to a partner and not a Rho customer (direct route unclear)
- Later than Series B
Common rejection reasons
- No verifiable partner or Rho affiliation
How to apply for Agora
- Check eligibility: Seed to Series B, partner or Rho affiliation
- Apply through Agora's startup program page or your partner/Rho perks portal
- Activate: credits apply to Agora voice, video and streaming usage for 12 months
Stacks well with
Founders who claim Agora often pair it with these to build a bigger credit stack.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Agora give startups?
3 months of promotional minutes plus consultation and co-marketing. Pre-seed startups with an app in beta can apply for 3 months of free Agora minutes plus product consultation.
Does Agora take equity?
No. These are non-dilutive credits and perks; you do not give up equity.
Who qualifies for Agora?
Seed to Series B startup. Affiliated with an Agora partner accelerator, incubator or VC, or a Rho customer. Registered company building on Agora's real-time APIs.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for the main program.
How do I apply for Agora?
1) Check eligibility: Seed to Series B, partner or Rho affiliation 2) Apply through Agora's startup program page or your partner/Rho perks portal 3) Activate: credits apply to Agora voice, video and streaming usage for 12 months
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