$5,000
Alchemy Startup Program
- Any team building onchain; VC/accelerator referrals get enhanced benefits
Alchemy Startup Credits: Program Explained
Onchain teams can apply for Alchemy credits, $5K in AWS credits and dedicated engineering support after a review call.
Last verified October 29, 2026
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Onchain teams can apply for Alchemy credits, $5K in AWS credits and dedicated engineering support after a review call.
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Best for
Teams building onchain needing RPC/APIsYC, a16z, Lightspeed portfolio companiesPre-Series B teams on AWS
Do you qualify for Alchemy?
You likely qualify if
- Building onchain and passing Alchemy's qualification review
- For AWS credits: pre-Series B and founded within the last 10 years
- For AWS credits: AWS account on a Paid Tier plan and active Alchemy Enterprise account
- Have not previously received $5,000+ in AWS credits
You won't qualify if
- Series B or later (AWS credit portion)
- Already received $5,000+ in AWS credits
- No company website or profile
Common rejection reasons
- Not published; Alchemy qualifies each applicant individually
How to apply for Alchemy
- Check eligibility: onchain product; pre-Series B for AWS credits
- Apply at alchemy.com/startup-program or your partner's page (e.g. /startup-program/ycombinator)
- Enter monthly RPC volume and mention partner affiliation for faster review
- Activate: credits are applied to future invoices, often within days
Stacks well with
Founders who claim Alchemy often pair it with these to build a bigger credit stack.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Alchemy give startups?
Alchemy credits (amount unpublished), $5,000 AWS credits, 24/7 engineering support. Onchain teams can apply for Alchemy credits, $5K in AWS credits and dedicated engineering support after a review call.
Does Alchemy take equity?
No. These are non-dilutive credits and perks; you do not give up equity.
Who qualifies for Alchemy?
Building onchain and passing Alchemy's qualification review. For AWS credits: pre-Series B and founded within the last 10 years. For AWS credits: AWS account on a Paid Tier plan and active Alchemy Enterprise account.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for the main program.
How do I apply for Alchemy?
1) Check eligibility: onchain product; pre-Series B for AWS credits 2) Apply at alchemy.com/startup-program or your partner's page (e.g. /startup-program/ycombinator) 3) Enter monthly RPC volume and mention partner affiliation for faster review 4) Activate: credits are applied to future invoices, often within days
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