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YC Deals for Student Founders - $3,000+ in Startup Credits

Exclusive for YC event attendees: Get $500 in Anthropic API credits, $2,500 in OpenAI API credits, $250 in Exa credits, plus 20+ more startup tools.

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Duration
Varies by Partner
Verification
Must have attended a YC event (past or present attendees). Access via YC Deals portal.
Value
$3,000+ in credits
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How to Get It

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Attend a YC event first - this includes YC Startup School, AI Startup School, YC meetups, or other official YC gatherings
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Visit deals.ycombinator.com Once you've attended, log in to the YC Deals portal at
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Filter by "Students who've attended YC events" to see available deals
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Browse the 21+ available deals and activate the ones you want
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Redeem credits directly with each partner using the provided codes or links
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What's Included

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Anthropic API Credits ($500)
Get $500 in Anthropic API credits for Claude. Build with Claude's advanced reasoning capabilities - perfect for coding assistants, research tools, and AI-powered applications.
OpenAI API Credits ($2,500)
Receive $2,500 in OpenAI API credits to experiment with OpenAI's models. Great for building AI features, prototyping MVPs, and reducing development costs.
Exa Credits ($250)
Access Exa's Web Search API with $250 in credits. Build AI applications with real-time web search capabilities - ideal for RAG applications, research tools, and AI agents.
Vapi - Voice AI Platform
Credits for Vapi's AI developer platform. Build voice agents, conversational AI, and voice-powered applications.
Roboflow - Computer Vision
Access Roboflow's end-to-end computer vision platform. Train models, annotate data, and deploy vision AI without infrastructure headaches.
21+ Total Partner Deals
The YC Deals portal shows 21 deals available to student founders, covering AI APIs, dev tools, hosting, databases, and more from YC partner companies.
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Common Questions

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Who is eligible for YC Deals for Student Founders?
You must have attended a Y Combinator event - this includes YC Startup School, AI Startup School, YC meetups, and other official YC gatherings. Both past and current attendees qualify. This is NOT open to all students.
How do I attend a YC event to get access?
YC runs events like Startup School and AI Startup School throughout the year. These are competitive to get into - you typically need to apply and be accepted. Follow YC on social media and check ycombinator.com for upcoming events and application windows.
Is this the same as being accepted into YC?
No, this is separate from the main YC accelerator program. YC Deals for Student Founders is a perk for students who've attended YC events - you don't need to be accepted into a YC batch to access these deals.
How many deals are available?
The YC Deals portal shows 21 deals available to student founders as of January 2026. This includes AI APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, Exa), developer tools (Vapi, Roboflow), and other startup resources.
How long do the credits last?
Duration varies by partner. Check each partner's specific terms when redeeming. Most credits are one-time grants that last until depleted or expired (typically 12 months).
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Eligibility

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Who can get this discount?
Students who have attended a Y Combinator event (past or current). This includes YC Startup School, AI Startup School, YC meetups, and other official YC gatherings.
How long does it last?
Access duration varies by partner. Most credits are one-time grants. You must have attended a YC event to qualify - this is not open to all students.
Available worldwide?
Available to YC event attendees worldwide. Some individual partner offers may have geographic restrictions.