Google for Startups Cloud Program (Start / Scale / AI tiers) is a equity investment from Google for startup with a GCP account and Billing ID, public company website, and company email domain matching the website. It provides Google Cloud & Firebase credits: Start up to USD 2,000 (used over 1 year, for startups without equity funding); Scale up to USD 100,000 in year 1 plus 20% of year-2 usage up to another USD 100,000 (equity-funded); AI up to USD 350,000 cloud cost coverage (AI-first startups), for technology · ai · saas. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Google Cloud & Firebase credits: Start up to USD 2,000 (used over 1 year, for startups without equity funding); Scale up to USD 100,000 in year 1 plus 20% of year-2 usage up to another USD 100,000 (equity-funded); AI up to USD 350,000 cloud cost coverage (AI-first startups) (Google Cloud & Firebase credits: Start up to USD 2,000 (used over 1 year, for startups without equity funding); Scale up to USD 100,000 in year 1 plus 20% of year-2 usage up to another USD 100,000 (equity-funded); AI up to USD 350,000 cloud cost coverage (AI-first startups)) |
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| Provider | |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Early Stage, Growth, Idea, Proof Of Concept, Prototype, Seed |
| Sector | technology · ai · saas |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is Google for Startups Cloud Program?
Google for Startups Cloud Program (Start / Scale / AI tiers) — Google Cloud & Firebase credits: Start up to USD 2,000 (used over 1 year, for startups without equity funding); Scale up to USD 100,000 in year 1 plus 20% of year-2 usage up to another USD 100,000 (equity-funded); AI up to USD 350,000 cloud cost coverage (AI-first startups) — Startup with a GCP account and Billing ID, public company website, and company email domain matching the website. Must be founded within 5 years of applying (10 years for Scale). Start tier is for startups without equity funding; Scale is for equity-funded startups; AI tier is for AI-first startups. Rolling programme.
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in technology · ai · saas. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Google for Startups Cloud Program?
Startup with a GCP account and Billing ID, public company website, and company email domain matching the website. Must be founded within 5 years of applying (10 years for Scale). Start tier is for startups without equity funding; Scale is for equity-funded startups; AI tier is for AI-first startups. Rolling programme. Not for: Companies older than 5 years (10 years for Scale); applicants without a matching company domain or website.
How much does Google for Startups Cloud Program give, and in what form?
Google Cloud & Firebase credits: Start up to USD 2,000 (used over 1 year, for startups without equity funding); Scale up to USD 100,000 in year 1 plus 20% of year-2 usage up to another USD 100,000 (equity-funded); AI up to USD 350,000 cloud cost coverage (AI-first startups), as google Cloud & Firebase credits: Start up to USD 2,000 (used over 1 year, for startups without equity funding); Scale up to USD 100,000 in year 1 plus 20% of year-2 usage up to another USD 100,000 (equity-funded); AI up to USD 350,000 cloud cost coverage (AI-first startups).
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan.
Who runs this programme?
Google for Startups Cloud Program (Start / Scale / AI tiers) is offered by Google. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.