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Google CloudStartup programs25 OctApplicationPick

Google for Startups Cloud Program — AI tier

VC-backed startups building on Gemini can get up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits over two years.

Startups that raised Pre-Seed/Seed within 5 years (or Series A within 12 months), founded within 5 years, built on Gemini, with under $5,000 in prior Google Cloud credits
Credits over 2 years
Catch: Eligibility is at Google's discretion. Third-party models (e.g. Claude on Vertex) are billed directly and not covered by credits. Credits are tied to actual spend, not paid upfront.

$350k

Up to $350K credits

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MicrosoftStartup programs25 OctApplicationPick

Microsoft for Startups — up to $150K in credits

Microsoft for Startups offers Azure credits of up to $150,000, AI tools and technical support to eligible startups.

Startups; exact criteria are set in the application
Catch: 'Up to' $150,000: most startups start with a much smaller grant that scales through milestones. The landing page does not list the full eligibility rules or credit expiry; read them in the sign-up flow.

$150k

Up to $150K Azure credits

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Amazon Web ServicesStartup programs25 OctApplication

AWS Activate — up to $200K in credits

AWS Activate gives startups $1,000-$5,000 (self-funded) or up to $200,000 (via an Activate Provider) in AWS credits, usable on Bedrock.

Pre-Series B startups founded in the last 10 years, on a paid-tier AWS account, new to Activate credits
Catch: The Portfolio tier needs an Org ID from an Activate Provider (accelerator, angel or VC). AWS accounts on the Free plan are not eligible for promotional credits. Credits are subject to AWS promotional credit terms.

$200k

Up to $200K credits

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NVIDIAStartup programs25 OctApplication

NVIDIA Inception — free startup program

NVIDIA Inception is free to join, with discounts, training and access to free cloud credits from NVIDIA and partners.

AI startups at any funding stage
Catch: Credit amounts vary by partner and are not fixed on the program page. Applications are reviewed and NVIDIA contacts you afterward.

Free program, partner credits

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CloudflareStartup programs25 OctApplication

Cloudflare for Startups — up to $350K credits

Cloudflare gives startups $10K, $100K or $350K in credits for a year, depending on funding and partner backing.

Early-stage startups; higher tiers need an affiliated funding partner
Credits valid 1 year
Catch: Credits run for a year. The $100K and $350K tiers require funding from an affiliated partner (VC/accelerator).

$350k

Up to $350K credits

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ModalStartup programs25 OctApplication

Modal for Startups — free GPU credit grant

Seed-to-Series A startups new to Modal can apply for a one-time grant of free GPU credits plus engineering support.

Seed to Series A startups new to Modal that raised VC from a Modal partner fund or over $1M from any fund
Catch: One-time grant per tier; you can't reapply once you receive credits. Exact dollar amounts are not published. Larger custom credits only for Series B+ or partner-VC companies.

Thousands in GPU credits

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ElevenLabsStartup programs25 OctApplication

ElevenLabs Grants — 12 months free for startups

Early-stage startups can get 12 months of free ElevenLabs access with 33 million characters (about $5,500 of value).

Early-stage startups building voice products
Credits valid 12 months
Catch: Application is reviewed; the grant is applied to the account you applied with. Terms beyond the landing page are not shown there.

$5,500

12 months free, ~$5.5K value

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OpenAIStartup programs25 OctInvite / referral

OpenAI for Startups — credits via VC partners

Startups backed by an eligible VC partner can unlock OpenAI credits plus technical and go-to-market support.

VC-backed startups through OpenAI's partner funds
Catch: Credit amounts are not published. Access depends on being backed by a partner VC. Other founders only get the public resources.

Credits through VC partners

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MicrosoftStartup programs25 OctSign-up

Azure for Startups — $1,000 instant, up to $5,000 with verification

New Azure customers get $1,000 in Azure credits instantly and up to $5,000 total after business verification.

New Azure customers (startups)
Credits valid 90-180 days
Catch: New Azure customers only. Credits expire (90 days, 180 days post-verification). A credit card is needed for identity verification and for any services beyond credits.

$5,000

$1,000 instant, up to $5,000

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