Up to $10,000 in credits via AI Startup Searchlight plus communication APIs for voice, SMS, and WhatsApp
About this credit
Twilio offers startup support through multiple channels. The AI Startup Searchlight program provides up to $10,000 in one-time Twilio credits for selected winners, plus a $5,000 Ramp gift card and a 1:1 session with the Twilio Ventures team. Through partner/accelerator programs, startups can receive $5,000 in Twilio credits.
Free trial credits are available to all new accounts. Twilio's APIs cover SMS, Voice, WhatsApp, Video, Email (SendGrid), and programmable messaging for building global customer engagement solutions. The platform supports pay-as-you-go pricing so you only pay for what you use.
What's included
AI Startup Searchlight: Up to $10K in Twilio credits (competitive, 20 winners)
Partner/accelerator programs: $5K in Twilio credits
Free trial credits for all new accounts
APIs for SMS, Voice, WhatsApp, Video, Email (SendGrid)
Pay-as-you-go pricing — only pay for what you use
Searchlight winners also get $5K Ramp gift card + Twilio Ventures 1:1
Eligibility requirements
- 01Searchlight: Competitive application (judged by OpenAI, a16z, IDC panelists)
- 02Partner programs: Enrolled through approved accelerators, incubators, or VCs
- 03Free trial: Available to all new Twilio accounts