Is this pure reimbursement or are there any strings attached?
It's reimbursement for Llama usage, and Meta is hoping you'll provide feedback on how Llama works for your scenario.
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adamloving commented on Introducing the Llama Startup Program ai.meta.com/blog/llama-st... · Posted by u/mayalilpony10
> disclosure: I work at Meta as Llama Partner Engineer
Do you know of any programmes for Tertiary Education initiatives?
Not that I know of for Llama... but checkout https://forwork.meta.com/meta-for-education/
adamloving commented on Introducing the Llama Startup Program ai.meta.com/blog/llama-st... · Posted by u/mayalilpony10
Does this just apply to API cost or finetuning/hosting on prem cost?
Great question, I'll check on that.
adamloving commented on Introducing the Llama Startup Program ai.meta.com/blog/llama-st... · Posted by u/mayalilpony10
Hi! Does it have to be a legally incorporated company?
Yes
adamloving commented on Introducing the Llama Startup Program ai.meta.com/blog/llama-st... · Posted by u/mayalilpony10
How does this program, or the adoption of Llama in general, benefit Meta?
Meta wants feedback from startups on how Llama can be improved.
adamloving commented on Introducing the Llama Startup Program ai.meta.com/blog/llama-st... · Posted by u/mayalilpony10
Do I count as the founder? I use contractors from Eastern Europe to do frontend, does that count?
Overall seems like a very niche offering, considering $6K is peanuts these days. You can get more by applying for any of Microsoft, Google, or Amazon startup programs. MSFT for instance straight up gives > $100K in cloud credits when you are funded (and if not, how do you pay your developer?)
Is your business incorporated? I'm checking on whether contractors count towards the 1 developer requirement.
adamloving commented on Introducing the Llama Startup Program ai.meta.com/blog/llama-st... · Posted by u/mayalilpony10
> Employ at least one developer
What kind of developer? full/part-time or 1099 contractor?
Let me check on that just to be sure.
adamloving commented on Introducing the Llama Startup Program ai.meta.com/blog/llama-st... · Posted by u/mayalilpony10
Will payments to OpenRouter for hosted llama calls qualify?
Yes. You will just need to document how much of your OpenRouter bill was for Llama usage (like provide screenshots if its not broken down on your invoices or receipts).
adamloving commented on Introducing the Llama Startup Program ai.meta.com/blog/llama-st... · Posted by u/mayalilpony10
Quick summary: Apply for up to $6K reimbursement per month for up to 6 months for Llama usage (wherever you use it). Incorporated startups with less than $10 million USD in funding are eligible. (disclosure: I work at Meta as Llama Partner Engineer)
This is really cool actually. I like how it uses the personas to query the LLMs from different angles. And 250 “queries” for free? That’s amazing value and impressive parallelism . Nice job guys!