Google for Startups Cloud Program – Google Cloud Credits

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Google for Startups Cloud Program provides cloud credits, technical training, and business support to help startups build and scale on Google Cloud. The program offers tiered benefits based on your startup's funding stage, with eligible startups receiving substantial cloud credits over 2 years. Program Tiers: Start Tier - For unfunded startups: • Up to $2,000 USD in Google Cloud credits (valid for 1 year) • $200 in Google Cloud Skills Boost credits for training • Access to global Google Cloud Startup Community Scale Tier - For funded startups (Pre-seed to Series A): • Year 1: 100% coverage up to $100,000 USD in Google Cloud credits • Year 2: 20% coverage up to additional $100,000 USD in credits • $500 in Google Cloud Skills Boost credits • $12,000 USD in Enhanced Support credits for 1 year • Access to Startup Success Manager and Customer Engineers • Co-marketing opportunities for select startups AI Startups Bonus: • Up to $350,000 total in Google Cloud credits (for AI-focused companies) • Dedicated AI training, resources, and expert access What's Included: • Google Cloud and Firebase usage credits • Technical training through hands-on labs and courses • Technical support via Enhanced Support credits • Access to dedicated Startup Customer Engineers • Startup Success Manager for guidance • Global Google Cloud Startup Community access • 12 months free Google Workspace Business Plus (for new signups) • $600 monthly Google Maps Platform credits for 12 months • Up to 10K Google Maps API calls per SKU per month at no cost • Co-marketing opportunities (select startups) • Google-wide discounts and perks Best for: • Technology startups building on cloud infrastructure • SaaS and AI/ML companies • Web3 and blockchain projects • Early-stage startups needing to extend runway • International founders wanting US cloud infrastructure Not ideal for: • Companies that have IPO'd or been acquired • Educational institutions, government entities, nonprofits • Dev shops, consultancies, or agencies • Cryptocurrency mining companies • Personal blogs or content sites

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• arrow_rightStart Tier: Technology startup not yet funded by an institutional investor
• arrow_rightStart Tier: Founded within the last 5 years
• arrow_rightStart Tier: Not yet received Google Cloud credits (beyond free trial)
• arrow_rightScale Tier: Received startup equity funding from pre-seed to Series A by institutional investor
• arrow_rightScale Tier: If Series A, raised within the last 12 months
• arrow_rightScale Tier: Founded within the last 10 years
• arrow_rightScale Tier: Not yet received more than $5,000 in Google Cloud credits
• arrow_rightAI Startups: Use AI as core technology for primary products/solutions
• arrow_rightWeb3 Startups: Use blockchain technology for primary products/solutions

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