Access 8+ free cloud credits resources worth over $1,621,300 for your startup.
The cloud credits category contains 8 programs with a combined value of $1,621,300, averaging $202,662.5 per program.
Most programs in this category have hard difficulty levels, making them accessible to most early-stage startups.
Up to $250,000
Comprehensive cloud platform providing CDN, security, and performance optimization with four credit tiers available.
$1,000 - $100,000
Amazon Web Services startup program offering credits for compute, storage, databases, and 200+ AWS services.
Up to $150,000
Azure cloud credits, GitHub Enterprise, VS Code, and Azure OpenAI Service access for startups.
Up to $350,000 (AI) / $200,000
Google Cloud and Firebase costs covered, plus dedicated mentors and technical support.
Up to $100,000
Cloud infrastructure credits with 24/7 priority support and direct access to product managers.
Up to $350,000 (AI startups)
Backend-as-a-service platform with authentication, database, hosting, and cloud functions.
$300 credits + 70% discount
Oracle Cloud credits with 70% ongoing discount and access to enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Up to $120,000
IBM Cloud platform access with AI, blockchain, and analytics tools for scaling startups.
Most applications take 2-4 weeks to process, with easier programs typically faster.
| Program | Value | Difficulty | Processing Time | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cloudflare for Startups Up to $250,000 | $250,000 | easy | 1 year | 86 |
AWS Activate $1,000 - $100,000 | $100,000 | hard | 2 years | 85 |
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub Up to $150,000 | $150,000 | easy | 2 years | 74 |
Google Cloud for Startups Up to $350,000 (AI) / $200,000 | $350,000 | hard | 2 years | 86 |
DigitalOcean Hatch Up to $100,000 | $100,000 | hard | 12 months | 92 |
Firebase/Google for Startups Up to $350,000 (AI startups) | $350,000 | hard | 2 years | 84 |
Oracle for Startups $300 credits + 70% discount | $300 | easy | 30-day credits + ongoing discount | 96 |
IBM for Startups Up to $120,000 | $120,000 | medium | Various tiers available | 91 |
The programs listed here provide over $1,621,300 in combined value. Most startups can realistically access $50,000-$200,000 in free resources during their first 2 years, significantly reducing operational costs.
Approval rates vary significantly by program difficulty. Easy programs have 80-95% approval rates, medium difficulty programs average 60-80%, and hard-to-get programs typically approve 20-40% of applications. Overall success rate across all programs is 78%.
Yes! Most programs allow you to participate in multiple startup benefit programs. In fact, we recommend applying to several programs to maximize your savings. Just ensure you meet each program's eligibility criteria and maintain compliance with their terms.
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Last updated: 8/18/2025 | Data sources: Provider websites, startup program databases |About our data