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The biggest AI startup credit programs

The startup programs with the largest stated credit amounts: Google for Startups Cloud (AI tier), Cloudflare for Startups, AWS Activate Portfolio, Microsoft for Startups, Oracle Startup Growth Engine and PostHog for Startups.

$1,060,000 in stated maximum credits across these offers

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$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
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Ongoing program
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✓ Terms checked 2026-10-27Source: cloud.google.com
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$250,000

Cloudflare for Startups

Up to $250,000 in Cloudflare credits (tiered), Workers AI included

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Apply at cloudflare.com/startups
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Eligible startups
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Ongoing program
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✓ Terms checked 2026-10-27Source: cloudflare.com
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$200,000

AWS Activate Portfolio

Up to $200,000 in AWS credits, usable for Amazon Bedrock models

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Apply with your accelerator or VC's Activate Org ID
Who
Pre-Series B startups linked to an Activate Provider
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Credits usually expire in 1–2 years
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✓ Terms checked 2026-10-27Source: aws.amazon.com
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$150,000

Microsoft for Startups

Startup credits right away while eligibility is verified, unlocking up to $150K over time with verified progress and Azure usage; usable on eligible Azure services

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Apply at startups.microsoft.com and sign up for Azure
Who
Privately held, for-profit software startups, pre-Series C, under $350K lifetime free Azure credits
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Ongoing program
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✓ Terms checked 2026-10-27Source: learn.microsoft.com
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$60,000

Oracle Startup Growth Engine

USD 5,000 to 60,000 in OCI Universal Credits for selected startups, plus possible free one-year Oracle PartnerNetwork membership, Oracle engineer support and Oracle Marketplace listing

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Apply through the official program form linked from Oracle's Startup Growth Engine page; Oracle selects participants and sets the amount
Who
Technology companies building on OCI in countries Oracle designates (launched in Latin America, then EMEA on 2026-10-15); aimed at venture-backed, high-growth startups; not guaranteed
Expires
Credits last 12 months from when they are made available; unused credits expire
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✓ Terms checked 2026-10-27Source: oracle.com
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$50,000

PostHog for Startups

$50,000 in PostHog credits for 12 months (AI tools excluded since 2026-09-14)

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Join a paid usage-based plan, then apply
Who
Companies under 2 years old with under $5M raised
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✓ Terms checked 2026-10-27Source: posthog.com

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