Get up to $120,000 in cloud infrastructure credits for virtual machines, GPU instances, and storage, plus expert support to help your startup scale affordably.
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Rise is a three-year startup program from Akamai (formerly Linode) that provides between $500 and $120,000 in cloud credits during the first year, along with guidance from solutions engineers, community networking, and dedicated account management. In the second and third years, participants continue to receive discounted cloud services, ensuring affordable scalability for early-stage businesses.
Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)
Up to $120,000 during the first year
Credits
$500-$120,000 USD
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Qualify for anywhere from $500 to $120,000 of credits in your first year, then enjoy discounts in years two and three. · 3 years total
Use your corporate email and valid credit card. Be sure to designate the account as commercial by including a corporate entity in the Company field.
RegisterConfirm your business meets the Rise Membership Qualifications, then submit the application.
ApplyIf your application is accepted for review, a program representative will schedule an interview.
Upon acceptance, credits are added to your account, and your program coordinator will help you get started.
In February 2022, Linode was acquired and rebranded under Akamai, integrating Linode's developer-friendly infrastructure with Akamai's edge platform.
Rise is an early-stage program offering $500-$120,000 in credits during the first year to help startups build and scale on affordable cloud infrastructure.
Eligible companies are less than seven years old, have a corporate email and functional website, and demonstrate a plan for growth using Akamai as a primary provider. Company size, revenue, and usage plans are also taken into consideration.
Existing customers may be eligible if they plan to expand their workloads on Akamai. The Rise team will review your existing usage and future goals.
You will be charged for any usage that exceeds the monthly credit limit.
Yes. You must create or have a corporate Linode account with a valid credit card and matching corporate email domain before applying.
Absolutely. Akamai's technical experts provide guidance and planning to ensure your migration process is smooth and efficient.
Any startup can apply, with a focus on SaaS, media, and gaming. Managed hosting providers, MSPs, system integrators, and other resellers are not eligible and should explore Akamai's partner programs instead.
Credits do not roll over. Rise is a three-year program, and after the first year, discounted cloud services are offered for the remaining duration.
Yes. Credits cannot be applied to bandwidth overages, and standard account usage policies apply.
Yes. Participants receive priority support, a dedicated account manager, and access to a global community of startups and alumni.
Get up to $120,000 in cloud infrastructure credits for virtual machines, GPU instances, and storage, plus expert support to help your startup scale affordably.
