4 live offers · updated 2026-10-13

Free Gemini API credits

How to use Gemini for free: the Gemini API free tier, Google AI Plus for students and Google Cloud startup credits. Limits and claim steps checked against Google's official pages.

$352,000 in stated maximum credits across these offers

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liveStartup programs
$350,000

Google for Startups Cloud Program (AI tier)

Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits over 2 years for AI-first startups; covers Gemini and Gemma

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Apply at cloud.google.com/startup/ai
Who
AI-first, VC-backed startups founded in the last 5 years
Expires
Ongoing program
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✓ Terms checked 2026-10-13Source: cloud.google.com
liveStartup programs
$2,000

Google Cloud Start tier (pre-funded)

$2,000 in Google Cloud credits for 12 months + 12 months of Workspace Business Plus + $200 in Google Skills credits

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Apply at cloud.google.com/startup/pre-funded
Who
Startups without equity funding yet
Expires
Credits valid 12 months
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✓ Terms checked 2026-10-13Source: cloud.google.com
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Free tier

Gemini API free tier

Free input/output tokens on select Gemini models; free Search grounding on some models

Claim
Create an API key in Google AI Studio, no billing needed
Who
Anyone in supported regions (free-tier data may be used to improve products)
Expires
Ongoing
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✓ Terms checked 2026-10-12 · link OK 2026-10-13Source: ai.google.dev
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Free tier

Google AI Plus for students

12 months of Google AI Plus free (2x Gemini limits, 400 GB storage)

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Verify via SheerID on Google One; payment method required, renews unless cancelled
Who
College students in eligible countries (excludes US, Canada and others)
Expires
Redeem by 2026-12-31
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✓ Terms checked 2026-10-13Source: blog.google

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