Runway Program

Build with runway, not with limits.

Free platform credits, priority support, and engineering assistance for startups, students, and open source projects.


Apply to the Runway Program

Fill out the form below — it takes about 2 minutes. Our team reviews every application within 5 business days.

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      Apply

      Fill out this form — takes about 2 minutes.

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      Review

      Our team reviews within 5 business days.

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      Activate

      Credits land on your account automatically.

      04

      Build

      Start deploying — we are here if you need help.


      Program tracks

      Choose the track that fits your project. Each includes platform credits and dedicated support.

      Startups

      $5,000

      Companies less than 3 years old with under $5M raised

      • Up to $5,000 in platform credits
      • Priority technical support
      • Dedicated onboarding call
      • Migration assistance included
      Eligibility: Incorporated < 3 years, raised < $5M

      Education

      $2,000

      Students, bootcamps, and university projects

      • Up to $2,000 in platform credits
      • Extended free tier limits
      • Community support access
      • Learning resources included
      Eligibility: Valid student ID or educational institution

      Open Source

      $3,000

      Active open source projects with 50+ GitHub stars

      • Up to $3,000 in platform credits
      • Priority support channel
      • Featured in our OSS directory
      • Co-marketing opportunities
      Eligibility: Public repo with 50+ stars

      What you get

      Everything you need to go from idea to production without infrastructure constraints.

      Platform Credits

      Up to $5,000 in credits to build and scale without worrying about infrastructure costs.

      Priority Support

      Direct access to our engineering team for technical guidance and architecture reviews.

      Extended Free Tier

      Higher limits on compute, databases, and bandwidth so you can grow before you pay.

      Migration Assistance

      Moving from Heroku, Railway, or Render? We help you migrate with zero downtime.


      Start deploying in minutes

      Connect your GitHub repository and deploy your first application today. $20 free credit. No credit card required.