AI/API credits Cloud credits Compute/GPU Hosting/devtools Database/vector DB OSS maintainer routes Grant tracks later

AI builder resource radar

Find credits, compute, and startup perks your AI project can realistically try.

Paste a project URL, GitHub repo, or short build idea. Radar turns checked program pages into a resource ladder and apply pack.

  1. 1 Paste project
  2. 2 Choose resources
  3. 3 Get apply pack

Programs 17 checked sources

Output Resource ladder + apply pack

Boundary Source-backed, not an eligibility promise

Resource catalog preview

Tokens, credits, compute, and grant tracks Radar can route.

The homepage now shows the resource map directly. The full Radar check still decides what belongs in claim now, prepare this week, build proof first, or grant later.

AI/API credits

API

Access for coding, agents, and maintainer workflows.

Best when the project has a repo, demo, or clear AI/API usage plan.

  • OpenAI Codex for Open Source
  • GitHub for Startups
  • Devpost hackathon credits
Check API route ->

Cloud credits

Cloud

Practical infrastructure runway before grant work.

Best for AI apps, SaaS tools, hosted demos, and backend-heavy projects.

  • Cloudflare for Startups
  • AWS Activate Founder
  • Google Cloud / Microsoft / DigitalOcean
Check cloud route ->

Compute/GPU

GPU

Compute access for demos, inference, and AI workloads.

Best when there is a working demo, model workload, or concrete usage estimate.

  • Hugging Face ZeroGPU
  • NVIDIA Inception
  • Cloud AI startup credits
Check compute route ->

Database/vector DB

Data

Storage, vectors, cache, and serverless data support.

Best for retrieval, geo data, agent memory, analytics, or data-heavy OSS tools.

  • Neon Open Source Program
  • Upstash Open Source
  • MongoDB / Pinecone startup programs
Check data route ->

OSS maintainer routes

OSS

Repo proof can unlock credits and product access.

Best for public repos with maintainer role, usage, stars, downloads, docs, or ecosystem value.

  • OpenAI Codex for OSS
  • Vercel Open Source Program
  • Neon / Upstash OSS programs
Check OSS route ->

Grants later

Grant

Public-benefit funding after proof is strong enough.

Best after the project can show open outputs, public value, budget, roadmap, and maintainability.

  • NLnet Open Calls
  • OTF Internet Freedom Fund
  • Grant-style public-goods programs
Check grant route ->

What the check returns

A resource ladder, not a pile of links.

1

Claim now

Sources worth opening first, with the exact gate to confirm before preparing materials.

2

Prepare this week

Programs close enough to pursue after applicant facts, usage plan, billing, or proof cleanup.

3

Build proof first

Repo, demo, docs, public URL, maintainer proof, or usage evidence to unlock stronger routes.

4

Grant track later

Cash/public-goods programs stay visible, but do not block faster credits, compute, and SaaS routes.