Eligibility
Who qualifies
Qualifying startup; tier/funding/AI criteria
- Availability
- Global / supported countries
- Countries
- No explicit country mapping; follow the availability rules above.
- Student requirement
- Founder conditional
Google startup credits
How Google Cloud startup credits are structured
The Google for Startups Cloud Program is not student-exclusive, but eligible student founders can apply. Current benefits range from smaller Start-tier credits to as much as $350,000 in Google Cloud credits for qualifying AI-first Scale-tier startups.
- Google currently lists a Start tier for early digital-native startups and a Scale tier for venture-funded startups that meet stage and funding criteria.
- Scale-tier benefits can reach up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits, while qualifying AI-first startups can receive up to $350,000 over two years.
- Eligibility depends on startup age, funding stage, prior Google Cloud credits, product maturity, and other program criteria; acceptance remains at Google Cloud's discretion.
How much can startups get in Google Cloud credits?
Google currently lists up to $200,000 in Cloud credits for qualifying Scale-tier startups and up to $350,000 for qualifying AI-first startups.
Are Google startup credits only for students?
No. The Google for Startups Cloud Program is not student-exclusive, but student founders can qualify if their startup meets the applicable program criteria.
Does every startup receive $350,000?
No. The highest credit amount is tied to qualifying AI-first startups in the applicable program tier. Other startups may qualify for lower amounts or different tiers.
What you get
Benefit value
Up to $350,000 Cloud credits for qualifying AI startups
- Value category
- Founder
- Known value
- $350,000
Not student-exclusive; student founders can qualify.
Timing
Renewal and expiration
Program/tier schedules
- Starts
- No fixed start date published
- Expires
- No fixed expiration published
- Verification status
- Verified — last checked Sep 7, 2026
Current catalog status: Active – conditional founder
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