Google for Startups Cloud Program
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infoAbout This Deal
The Google for Startups Cloud Program covers your cloud costs up to $350,000 for your first 2 years (for AI startups) or up to $200,000 for other startups. Access Google Cloud and Firebase.
inventory_2What's Included
Value
$350,000 Credits
Provider
Google Cloud
Category
Cloud Credits
Savings
$350,000
checklistEligibility
- arrow_rightFounded within 10 years
- arrow_rightEquity funded
- arrow_rightB2B or B2C
directions_runHow to Apply
Step 1
Visit the Google Cloud Free Trial signup page at console.cloud.google.com/freetrial
Step 2
Sign in with your Google account (or create a new one with business email)
Step 3
Agree to the Free Trial Terms and Conditions
Step 4
Provide billing and contact information (country, address, tax info if required)
Step 5
Add payment method (credit card or bank account for verification)
Step 6
Google places a temporary $0–$1 authorization hold to verify payment (released within days)
Step 7
Once verified, Free Trial activates immediately with $300 credits and 91-day countdown
Step 8
(Optional) For Gemini API: Navigate to AI Studio, create/select a project, link Free Trial billing
Step 9
Start building! Deploy apps, run Gemini API queries, spin up VMs, use any GCP service