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Up to $350,000 in verified cloud and AI credit programs for early-stage companies.

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The short answer

The largest verified programs: Google Cloud's AI startup program offers up to $350,000 over two years for AI-first companies, AWS Activate up to $200,000, Databricks for Startups up to $200,000, and Microsoft for Startups up to $150,000 in Azure credits. Model-specific tracks matter too: Together AI's accelerator grants up to $50,000 in inference credits, Devin for Startups loads $15,000 upfront (up to $65,000 with matching), and Cloudflare for Startups covers platform costs up to $350,000 for a year. Expect verification: incorporation, a live product, funding stage or accelerator affiliation, and in some cases a VC referral. Pre-seed or unincorporated? Start with Oracle's $300 trial, Akamai's $100 credit, or Neon's and Render's startup tracks.

How we verify

We read the program terms line by line, then apply or interview wherever possible: what each tier actually requires (incorporation, funding stage, YC or VC affiliation), how credits are disbursed, and how long they last. Program sizes and eligibility rules are re-checked weekly — startup programs change often — and the verified date on each row is the day we last confirmed the terms. Programs that advertise amounts they do not pay out are pulled and named on our scam list.

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If you are AI-first, Google Cloud's AI startup program is the biggest verified pool — $350,000 over two years — and AWS Activate is the easiest to self-apply for, with up to $200,000 at the funded tiers. Model-heavy products should target Together AI's accelerator (up to $50,000 of inference credits) and Devin for Startups ($15,000 upfront, up to $65,000 with matching). Infrastructure-heavy teams should also file Microsoft for Startups ($150,000 in Azure) and Cloudflare for Startups (a year of platform credits up to $350,000). Pre-seed and unincorporated? Oracle's free tier and Akamai's $100 credit do not require a funding stage.

Frequently asked questions

What do startup credit programs require?

Commonly: an incorporated company, a working product or site, and a funding stage check — self-certified for lower tiers, or documented (accelerator batch, VC portfolio) for the largest grants. Each offer page records the exact requirements we confirmed.

Do the credits expire?

Most run 12 months from acceptance, and some (Google's AI program) span two years. Expired credit is gone — plan spending before applying. The "Key limits" column states the duration each program gave us.

Do I need to be funded or in an accelerator?

No for most entry tiers — AWS Activate's founders tier, Neon, Render, and Akamai accept self-funded teams. The biggest amounts (Google's $350,000, Databricks' $200,000) typically require VC backing or an accelerator affiliation at the top tiers.

Are these credits only for AI startups?

The headline AI programs (Google's AI track, Together AI, Devin) are, but the general cloud programs — AWS, Azure, Cloudflare, Render — cover any early-stage company, including AI-first ones. This page lists both because most AI startups need the infra credits too.

Can one startup apply to several programs?

Usually yes — the programs are independent, and stacking a cloud program with a model-credits program (say AWS Activate plus Together AI) is common practice. Check each provider's terms for exclusivity clauses; we note them on the offer pages where stated.

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