Google Cloud Start tier

Technology startups founded within the last 24 months that plan to seek venture funding can receive up to $2,000 in Google Cloud credits for one year.

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Up to $2,000

in Google Cloud credits1 yearnothing to pay

Apply at cloud.google.com

What you get

Up to $2,000credit · 1 yearUp to $2,000 in Google Cloud credits for one year
Nothing to payNo purchase or commitment is part of this offer.

Who qualifies

2 conditions

All of these:

Company was founded within the last 24 months.checkable
Must be a technology startup planning to seek venture funding and must not have received prior Google Cloud credits beyond the free trial.verified externally

How to apply

AvailabilityOpen to direct application by any startup that meets the eligibility requirements, with no referral, invitation or membership needed.
MethodApplication form at cloud.google.com/startup/apply
Terms and accessGoogle Cloud
TermsNo separate terms page on record.
On record since27 Jul 2026

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Use Google Cloud credits to build and grow your startup business with innovative products and solutions designed for your needs.

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In this program

Google for Startups Cloud Program →

Google for Startups Cloud Program provides separate Start, Scale, and AI credit tiers with different economics and eligibility.

Up to $100,000 in credits
Google Cloud Scale tier
VC-funded startups ready to grow and scale can receive up to $100,000 in Google Cloud credits in year one, then 20% up to another $100,000 in year two.
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Up to $250,000 in credits
AI startups
AI-first startups can receive up to $250,000 in Google Cloud credits in year one, then 20% up to another $100,000 in year two.
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