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Google for Startups Cloud Program — AI-First Tier

Google for Startups Cloud Program — AI-First Tier

Invests in AI-first startups with major Google Cloud credits for products built on Gemini.

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The Google for Startups Cloud Program AI-First Tier is a Google Cloud initiative that provides early-stage, VC-backed AI startups with up to $350,000 in Google Cloud platform credits over two years. The program is specifically designed for startups that deploy Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform or Google's Gemini models as the foundation of their primary product or solution, and it operates on a rol…

What this grant funds

Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits over two years exclusively for VC-backed AI startups building their primary product on Google's Gemini platform.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Credits
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: cloud.google.com