# Everything you need to build your startup > Apply to AQ for Startups for six to twelve months of platform credits, cloud coding workspaces, and hands-on support for your founding team. Published October 24, 2026 · by the AQ team · Canonical: https://aq.dev/startups/ Credits and support across AQ, AQ Composer, cloud workspaces, and every coding agent your team already uses, all in one place. AQ for Startups helps venture-backed teams put more product work in flight without waiting to build a larger engineering organization. ## Runs every coding agent your team already uses - ClClaude Code - CoCodex - CuCursor - KiKimi - GrGrok - DeDevin - OpOpenCode - MuMuse Built for small, ambitious teams ## How we can help ### Run the agents you already use Open Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and the rest in one browser workspace your whole team can join live. [Explore AQ ↗](https://aq.dev/) Claude CodeCodexCursor ****** ### Put background work on autopilot Turn an issue into a working branch while the agent keeps going after the laptop closes. [Explore background agents ↗](https://aq.dev/glossary/background-agents-vs-cloud-agents/) **ENG-203**In progress **ENG-204**Ready to review **ENG-205**Queued ### Give every task an isolated sandbox Each work item gets its own branch, worktree, terminal, editor, and app preview, so parallel agents never collide. [Explore sandboxes ↗](https://aq.dev/guides/coding-agent-sandboxes-explained/) main feature/billing fix/onboarding ### Share the product before it merges Send a live preview to a cofounder or design partner and turn pinned feedback into the agent's next prompt. [Explore live previews ↗](https://aq.dev/docs/previews-and-comments/) *preview.aq.dev* Move this above the fold AQ for Startups ## About the program 01 ### Credits sized to your goals We aim to offer six to twelve months of real usage, based on your team, funding, traction, and current AI spend. 02 ### One grant for the whole stack Use your grant across AQ Pro seats, AQ Composer credits, and managed cloud workspaces without juggling separate programs. 03 ### More credits as you build You get 20% when approved. The other 80% is released automatically once onboarding is complete and your team is running. 04 ### A team in your corner Get hands-on onboarding when you need it and a direct line to the AQ startups team as your company grows. From repo to real work ## Your first week on AQ 1. Day 1Plug inConnect your repository and the agent subscriptions your engineers already use. 2. Day 2Go parallelMove active work into isolated workspaces and run several agents without branch or port collisions. 3. Day 3Put bots on dutyConnect Linear and GitHub so routine work can move from issue to reviewed pull request. 4. Day 5Demo and mergeShare live previews, collect founder feedback, and merge work with the full session still attached. AQ for Startups ## Ready when you are Apply for the startup program, or bring AQ to the founders in your portfolio. [Apply as a startup](mailto:startups@aq.dev?subject=AQ%20for%20Startups%20application) [Join as a VC or accelerator partner](mailto:startups@aq.dev?subject=AQ%20for%20Startups%20partner) [See how startup teams use AQ](https://aq.dev/for/startups/) ## Frequently asked questions ### Who qualifies for AQ for Startups? We review applications from venture-backed startups with a live product, a company website, and a work email that matches that website. Accelerator and VC partners can also refer companies from their portfolios. ### How many credits will we get? It depends on your funding, revenue, team size, current AI spend, and expected AQ usage. We aim for about six months of realistic usage and may offer up to twelve months. ### What can we use the grant on? Your grant can cover AQ Pro seats, AQ Composer model usage, and AQ-managed cloud workspaces, all through one program. ### How do we unlock the remaining 80%? You receive 20% when approved. The other 80% is released automatically after you complete the initial onboarding steps and your team is up and running. ### Can a company receive more than one grant? No. AQ for Startups provides one grant per company. ### What happens when the grant runs out? Your workspaces and agents keep running at standard AQ pricing. If your team is scaling quickly or needs dedicated support, the startups team will help plan the next step. ### What do we need to apply? Email [startups@aq.dev](mailto:startups@aq.dev) from your company address with your website, team size, funding and investors, revenue stage, current AI spend, and how you plan to use AQ. Please include a LinkedIn profile for the applicant. --- About AQ: AQ is the multiplayer coding harness where engineering teams run AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex together: shared live terminals, a code editor, and app previews, in your own cloud. Start at [aq.dev](https://aq.dev/).