AI video & media startup programs

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Free API credits for generative video with Runway Builders

Runwayml · discovery · Checked Sep 2, 2026

Listed benefit

Early-stage startup building with AI video or generative media; apply at runwayml.com/product/builders; selective program

Runway Builders gives Seed to Series C startups free API credits; higher rate limits; and early access to Runway Characters — the real-time conversational avatar API powered by Runway's General World Model.

90% off AI video generation with HeyGen for Startups

HeyGen · verified · Checked Oct 17, 2026

Listed benefit

Direct apply at www.heygen.com/founders-program; no partner required

HeyGen for Startups gives qualifying pre-Series B companies up to 90% off the HeyGen AI video generation platform — enterprise-grade AI avatars; voice cloning; multilingual video; and API access for creating professional video content at scale.

3 months free with YouTube Premium through LinkedIn Premium Perks

YouTube Premium · verified · Checked Sep 2, 2026

Listed benefit3 months free

Paying LinkedIn Premium members in supported regions; first-time YouTube Premium users only, with no past YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, or YouTube Premium Lite trial; a valid Google account and payment method are required; must be 18 or older. Premium Perks cannot be redeemed on iOS.

Ad-free YouTube and YouTube Music playback, background play, and offline downloads on a personal Google account.

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