What is included
$1k credits + more
The AI model exchange. 300+ models. One API. Best price, speed, and uptime — automatically. OpenRouter provides a unified, OpenAI-compatible API for LLM inference that connects to 300+ models across 60+ providers. A single integration gives you intelligent routing via Auto Router, multi-provider failover, transparent pricing, usage analytics, and per-request data policies. Keep your existing OpenAI SDK calls and swap models with a parameter — without rebuilding routing, retries, or provider management.
Eligibility
Mercury customers; The program is designed for startups building AI-native products that are at a Pre-Series B stage. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements in order to qualify, including having a public company website, a professional company email address, and a valid OpenRouter account with less than $500 in lifetime spend. Each applicant is allowed to receive startup credits once, even if they are affiliated with multiple partners. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If approved, the credits and waived fees will be automatically applied to your OpenRouter organization account associated with an applicant email, and the applicant will be notified.
How to access it
Available to eligible Mercury customers
Visit: https://openrouter.ai/startups Click Apply Now button. Make sure you're logged in or sign up for a new account in order to see the application form. Fill out the application and use this Partner Referral Key: ORxMercury-7KQ2. Click Submit Application
Program details
- Listed value
- $1k credits + more
- Eligibility note
- Mercury customers; The program is designed for startups building AI-native products that are at a Pre-Series B stage. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements in order to qualify, including having a public company website, a professional company email address, and a valid OpenRouter account with less than $500 in lifetime spend. Each applicant is allowed to receive startup credits once, even if they are affiliated with multiple partners. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If approved, the credits and waived fees will be automatically applied to your OpenRouter organization account associated with an applicant email, and the applicant will be notified.
- Access
- Available to eligible Mercury customers
- How to redeem
- Visit: https://openrouter.ai/startups Click Apply Now button. Make sure you're logged in or sign up for a new account in order to see the application form. Fill out the application and use this Partner Referral Key: ORxMercury-7KQ2. Click Submit Application
- Source
- Mercury Perks
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17T20:43:38.000Z
- Categories
- AI APIs & models