Google Cloud · Credits
Google for Startups Cloud Program — Start tier
Up to $2,000 in Google Cloud credits plus $200 in Google Skills credits
From Google Cloud's own page, checked Sep 29, 2026.
- Value
- Up to $2,000 in Google Cloud credits plus $200 in Google Skills credits
- Duration
- 1 year
- Who is eligible
- Technology startup planning to raise venture funding soon; founded within the last 24 months; has not had Google Cloud credits beyond the free trial; working MVP and clear product roadmap.
- How to claim
- Apply online at cloud.google.com/startup (a Cloud Billing account ID is needed).
- Notes
- This is the 'pre-funded' tier. Dev shops, consultancies, agencies, nonprofits, education and government bodies are not eligible. | Also noted: No funding or partner required — available to pre-funding founders. Credits cover Gemini/Vertex usage on Google Cloud. General $300 free-trial credits also exist for any new account.
- Source
- The partner’s official page (linked for members) — checked Sep 29, 2026. The partner’s terms always win over our summary.