Upstage AI Initiative Free Access
Qualifying educational and nonprofit organizations get free access to Upstage So
Terms changed Sep 13, 2026 - re-verification in progress.
Students verification required: confirm your student status (school email or student ID) to claim.
- Free type
- Student program
- Card required
- No
- Signup required
- Yes
- Expiry date
- Mar 31, 2027
- Verified
- Sep 13, 2026
Key limits
- Up to 1 year (through March 31, 2027)
- Free models: solar-pro2, solar-pro3, document-parse
Overview
The Upstage x AWS AI Initiative gives qualifying organizations free access to Upstage AI models for up to one year, running from application approval until March 31, 2027. The program bundles educational content on AI and LLMs, plus optional mentoring and hands-on workshops to support AI adoption. Applications are reviewed internally and approved organizations receive setup instructions by email.
What's Included
- Solar Pro 2 and Solar Pro 3 (LLMs, API model IDs
solar-pro2andsolar-pro3) - Document Parse (document analysis API, model ID
document-parse) - Educational content on AI and LLMs
- Optional mentoring and hands-on workshops
Free Tier Quotas & Limits
- Duration: up to one year, from application approval until March 31, 2027
- No token caps, request quotas, or credit amounts are stated on the program page.
How to Get Started
- Submit the application form on the event page (name and email).
- Upstage reviews applications in order of submission; approved organizations receive detailed instructions via email.
- Optional: browse the free public education content at Upstage EduStage, open to anyone regardless of program participation.
Eligibility
- K-12 education and universities
- University hospitals
- Nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (NPOs/NGOs)
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