micro1 runs two referral programs, both through a unique referral link from its referral portal. One is for introducing experts to its AI training roles; the other is for introducing companies to its data program, which says companies earn $100K-$3M+ for approved data packages. There is no referral code, and you do not need anyone's link to apply as an expert.
- There is no code: micro1 uses a unique link, and an application made before someone clicks the link is not credited.
- A referral does not guarantee placement: the person still takes micro1's AI interview, which takes 20 to 40 minutes.
- The company program wants 30+ full-time staff and mostly English records, with US companies first.
- Companies must register themselves through the link, and referral partners must not pose as micro1 staff.
How the micro1 referral program works
micro1 is an AI data company that hires experts for AI training work and, since 2026, licenses company records. It runs a referral program for each.
Both run through the same portal. You "Register on refer.micro1.ai as a referral partner and copy your unique referral link" (micro1). Even if you already have a micro1 account, micro1 asks for a short separate registration to record your consent to its referral policy.
Source: micro1: refer a company
micro1 expert referrals: what the candidate goes through
The person you refer applies like anyone else. micro1 says "Referring a candidate does not guarantee placement", and "If the candidate applied independently before clicking your referral link, the referral will not be attributed" (micro1). The screening is the same for everyone: "The AI interview takes 20–40 minutes, depending on the skills required for a role." You do not need to work for micro1 or be certified to refer someone.
micro1 company data referral program
micro1 says companies earn "$100K-$3M+ for approved data packages" (micro1). It also warns that there is "no guaranteed timeframe" between a company's application and a completed partnership.
Which companies micro1 looks for
micro1 says it wants "established companies with 30+ full-time employees, mature business operations, and substantial historical operational data", and "Data should be primarily in English. We're currently prioritizing US companies, followed by other Western markets" (micro1).
micro1 referral rules
These rules on micro1's company referral page apply to anyone introducing a company.
- The company must register itself: "Companies must register and complete their own applications through the referral link." Manual introductions and meeting requests do not replace it (micro1).
- If the company "has already registered independently or through another partner's link, the referral will not be attributed".
- Use your own email: "The @expert.micro1.ai email domain cannot be used for company referral outreach", and "Referral partners must not represent themselves as micro1 employees or official representatives."
- You must be 18 or older ("Anyone over the age of 18 can refer companies"), and neither you nor the company can be in a country where micro1 cannot operate.
Is there a micro1 referral code?
No. micro1 uses a unique referral link for both programs, and an application made without that link cannot be credited later. If you are applying as an expert, you do not need anyone's link. If you own a company, a link only decides who micro1 credits for the introduction.
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Common questions
Is there a micro1 referral code?
No. micro1 uses a unique referral link for both its expert and company programs, and an application made without that link cannot be credited later. You do not need anyone's link to apply as an expert.
Does a referral guarantee a micro1 role?
No. micro1 says referring a candidate does not guarantee placement. The person still completes micro1's AI interview, which takes 20 to 40 minutes depending on the role.
What companies does micro1's data program look for?
Established companies with 30+ full-time employees and substantial historical operational data, mostly in English. micro1 says it is prioritizing US companies, followed by other Western markets, and that companies earn $100K-$3M+ for approved data packages.
Can I introduce a company to micro1 by email?
Not in place of the link. micro1 says companies must register and complete their own applications through your referral link; manual introductions do not replace that.
Do I need to work for micro1 to refer people?
No. micro1 says anyone can refer candidates without being part of micro1, and anyone over 18 can refer companies, as long as they do not live where micro1 cannot operate.
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