Google Cloud
Google Cloud Scale Tier
Up to $200,000 in credits over 2 years with dedicated support.
What you get
Google Cloud Scale Tier - up to $200,000 in credits over 2 years with dedicated support. Google Cloud Platform offers comprehensive infrastructure including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Firebase. The Scale tier provides Year 1 100% coverage up to $100K and Year 2 20% discount up to $100K more. Includes a dedicated Startup Success Manager for technical guidance. Access to 35+ regions, global network, and integrated AI/ML services through Vertex AI
Eligibility
Founded within the last five years; start tier: a digital-native tech startup with a working MVP, a clear business model and plans to raise venture funding; not yet received Google Cloud credits beyond the free trial.
- Founded within the last five years
- Start tier: a digital-native tech startup with a working MVP, a clear business model and plans to raise venture funding; not yet received Google Cloud credits beyond the free trial
- Scale tier: Pre-Seed or Seed raised within the last 5 years, or Series A within the last 12 months, from institutional investors or VCs
- SAFEs qualify, as do verifiable token raises and blockchain foundation grants
- Not yet received more than $5,000 in Google Cloud credits
- Stealth startups accepted once funding is verified
Stages
Pre-Seed to Series A
Duration
Start: one year. Scale: two years
Exclusions
- Private equity, government innovation grants, prize money, crowdfunding, angel and friends-and-family funding do not qualify for Scale. The company domain must not have had a paid Google Workspace plan within 31 days of applying. Third-party models are billed separately and not covered.
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