# fal: $1,000 in credits to start, growing to $5,000 as your fal usage scales

- Status: live
- Category: Image & video
- Offer type: startup program
- Credit value: $1,000 in credits to start, growing to $5,000 as your fal usage scales
- Eligibility: Teams based in Europe & Asia with a proven track record (real users, meaningful traction, or revenue) or institutional VC backing. One application per company every 3 months.
- How to claim: Create a fal account, then apply on the Startup Program page with your traction or funding and planned use (partner referral codes are prioritized). A short intro call is usually part of approval.
- Claim URL: https://fal.ai/startup-program
- Source URL: https://fal.ai/startup-program
- Last verified: 2026-10-23T06:12:06-04:00 (Oct 23, 2026, 6:12 AM ET), HTTP 200
- Notes: Scale pack ($2,500) unlocks at $1,000/mo spend on fal and Growth ($5,000) at $2,500/mo, added on request. Credits can't be resold or transferred.

> Source quote (verbatim from the source page):
> "Start with $1,000 in credits and grow to $5,000 as your usage scales"

Page: https://perq.sh/offers/fal-startup-program