Google Cloud for Startups
Up to $200,000 credits
About this perk
Google Cloud provides scalable infrastructure, managed databases, developer tools, and advanced AI capabilities for startups building high-performance applications. With global availability, strong security, and a modern developer ecosystem, Google Cloud helps early-stage teams launch faster and scale efficiently. Through XRaise, eligible startups can unlock up to $200,000 in cloud credits over two years.
What the product does
Google Cloud offers compute, storage, serverless functions, Kubernetes, managed databases, AI APIs, and analytics tools used by engineering teams worldwide. It enables startups to build production-ready systems with enterprise-grade reliability and without the overhead of server management.
What You Get
Up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits
Credits usable across most Google Cloud services
Technical training and hands-on labs
Access to startup experts and advisory support
Community opportunities and Google-wide discounts
Eligibility
Early-stage startups (pre-funding to Series A range)
Must apply through the Google for Startups Cloud Program
Eligibility may vary by country and region
Must provide business details and contact information
Additional verification may be required
Why it matters for startups
Reduces cloud infrastructure costs during early growth
Enables fast MVP development and production deployment
Supports compute-heavy workloads at scale
Provides enterprise-grade security from day one
Access to expert guidance accelerates technical decisions
Use cases / best for
SaaS platforms and backend APIs
AI/ML workloads on Vertex AI
Data pipelines, analytics, and event processing
Mobile and web app backends
Early-stage products needing fast global deployment
FAQs
Credits can be used over a two-year period, subject to program approval.
Funding and prior usage may affect eligibility. New and early-stage teams are prioritized.
Credits apply broadly but may exclude certain premium or third-party services.
