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Google for Startups Cloud Program

Cloud credits and related benefits across Start and Scale paths.

Source reviewed · 2026-10-07. Source review is not provider approval.

Offer tiers

Program tiers, funding paths and provider requirements
Offer	Funding path	Partner	Duration	Conditions
Up to $2,000 in usage credits	Bootstrapped	Not required	1 year	Pre-funded route; roadmap and no prior credits beyond trial.
Up to $200,000 in usage credits	Funded	Not required	2 years	Year 1: 100% up to $100k; year 2: 20% up to $100k.
Up to $350,000 in usage credits	Funded	Not required	2 years	Year 1: 100% up to $250k; year 2: 20% up to $100k; AI criteria.
12 months Workspace Business PlusSub-benefit; not additive	Any	Not required	12 months	Accepted cloud-program applicants and new-signup/domain criteria.

Ceilings are not guaranteed awards. Related tiers and sub-benefits must not be added together.

Start: tech MVP, fundraising plans, under 24 months. Scale: VC-funded, under five years; round timing restrictions.

Previous credits affect access; Workspace benefit has prior-paid-domain restrictions.

Year-two Scale credits cover only 20% of eligible usage; remaining cost is paid.

Geographic availability not established by the reviewed page; confirm with provider.

Google for Startups Cloud Program official program guidance
Published benefits, access paths and restrictions summarized in linked program and offer records.
Checked 2026-10-07

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