Super charge your growth with the Google for Startups Cloud Program! Gain access to dedicated startup experts, cloud credits for two years, and tools built for speed & insights.
- Equip your team: Gain access to dedicated startup experts to help make the most out of your partnership with Google. Also, tap into Google Cloud technical experts with one-to-one guidance from Google engineers, expert communities, and technical training.
- Get a financial boost: Scale up with credits for Google Cloud plus additional credits for other Google products. Get your first year with Google Cloud covered,up to $100,000. (Includes Google Cloud with usage costs credited back to you monthly.) In year two, you’ll also get 20% of your Google Cloud usage covered, up to $100,000.
- Receive business support: Network with peers solving similar challenges through the Google Cloud Startup Community. Attend exclusive events, meet industry experts, and take advantage of select go-to-market opportunities.
Build your startup with a partner that’s invested in your growth and developer-loved technology that lets you focus on innovation, not the infrastructure behind it.
Activate Google resources custom fit for your needs and tailored to your stage of growth, and get started with tools preferred by thousands of startups around the world, including:
- Google Cloud and Firebase:
- Your first year with Google Cloud and Firebase covered, up to $100,000, and 20% of your Google Cloud usage covered in year 2, up to $100,000.
- Credits are available for high-growth startups based in a Google Cloud Territory with up to Series A equity investment from an accredited investor. Startups will receive Google Cloud Platform credits equivalent to 100% their prior month's use for a total of up to $100K USD over a 12-month period in the first year, and credits equivalent to 20% of their prior month's use for a total of up to $100K USD over a 12-month period in the second year. Please see the full program qualifications here.
- Google Workspace:
- Discounts for your team to get started with our award-winning productivity tools!
- Specifically, New Workspace customers may be eligible to receive discounts based on stage, size, and product choice.
- Google Maps Platform:
- $600 in Google Maps Platform credit per month for 12 consecutive months
- Google Ads:
- Ads credit when you spend!
- This can mean $150 or $500 depending on the country.
We know that the financial benefit is just the beginning, and we want to partner with you to build, scale, and grow! Additional Cloud Program Benefits include:
- Cloud Support: Redeem your credits for a Google Cloud support plan, raise tickets for technical support from your Google Cloud Console, get free Firebase support, and access technical experts.
- Community connections: Share ideas and get support from your peers on the Google Cloud Community Forum, Cloud Connect Community, and our dedicated Startup Community hosted by C2C.
- Online training programs with Qwikilabs: Give your developers hands-on experience with $500 in Qwiklabs credit plus one extra month free to get up to speed with Google Cloud.
- Go-to-market opportunities: Select startups are eligible for joint sales and marketing teams opportunities tailored to your business.
Ready to join? Before you apply, be sure to read the full program qualifications and the Google for Startups Cloud Program - Startups Terms. In the application form’s Investors field, select Investor Name to identify your VC affiliation for this program. Once we receive your application, you should hear back from the Google Cloud team in 1-2 business days. If you have questions, email [email protected].
- $100,000
- Offer Value