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Google for Startups Cloud Program — Scale Tier

Google for Startups Cloud Program — Scale Tier

Provides growing startups with Google Cloud credits over two years as they progress from pre-seed to Series A.

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The Google for Startups Cloud Program — Scale tier provides up to $200,000 in Google Cloud Platform usage credits over two years to equity-funded startups from pre-seed through Series A. Year 1 covers 100% of eligible Google Cloud and Firebase usage up to $100,000; Year 2 covers 20% of eligible usage up to an additional $100,000. AI-first startups that qualify for the AI sub-tier of the Scale prog

Up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits over two years for equity-funded startups from pre-seed through Series A, covering cloud infrastructure costs as companies scale.

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