Google Cloud Web3 Startup Program

Build faster and easier with Google Cloud's Web3 startup program, giving you the technology, community, and resources to focus on innovation over infrastructure.

Up to $200,000 ($350,000 for AI startups)

Active

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About this credit.

This program offers two tiers, Start and Scale, designed for Web3 projects at different funding stages. Participants receive Google Cloud credits, technical support, training resources, and exclusive partner benefits. Eligibility is based on funding stage, company age, prior credits usage, and other factors. Acceptance into this program is at Google Cloud's discretion, with restrictions for companies that have IPO'd, been acquired, or conflict with regulatory guidance in their jurisdiction. Additional partner grants and offers from Aptos, Celo, Flow, the HBAR Foundation, Near, Solana Foundation, Polygon Ventures, Base Ecosystem, Nansen, Alchemy, and thirdweb can further accelerate growth and innovation.

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The essentials.

Provider

Google Cloud Platform

Best deal

Up to $200,000 ($350,000 for AI startups)

Type

Credits

Value

$2,000-$200,000 USD

Status

Active

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Tiers & benefits.

Start Tier

$2,000

For Web3 projects and startups without institutional funding (pre-seed), founded within the last 5 years, and that haven't exceeded the free trial credits. · 1 year of credits, 12 months of Workspace

Benefits

  • Up to $2,000 in Google Cloud credits (valid for 1 year)
  • Apply credits to a Customer Care plan for unlimited technical support
  • 12 months of free Google Workspace Business Plus for new sign-ups
  • Invite-only Discord channel for community and direct access to Web3 product teams
  • Access to Google Cloud events at major global Web3 conferences

Eligibility

  • Pre-seed Web3 startup
  • Founded within last 5 years
  • Hasn't received Google Cloud credits beyond free trial

How to apply

1
Prepare Google Cloud Billing Account

Have the 18-character Google Cloud billing account ID ready

Sign Up
2
Ensure Matching Business Email

Use a Workspace domain matching your startup's website

Create Domain Email
3
Complete Online Application Form

Submit essential details about your startup and funding stage

Apply Now

Scale Tier

$200,000

For Web3 startups with verified funding (equity, tokens, blockchain foundation grant) up to and including series A, raised within the last 12 months. · 2 years of credits, 12 months of Workspace

Benefits

  • Up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits over 2 years
  • $12,000 in Google Cloud Enhanced Support credits
  • 12 months of free Google Workspace Business Plus for new sign-ups
  • VIP access to Google Cloud events at global Web3 conferences
  • Invite-only Discord channel for advanced networking and product insights

Eligibility

  • Funded Web3 startup up to series A
  • Founded within last 10 years
  • Has not received more than $4,000 in Google Cloud credits

How to apply

1
Prepare Google Cloud Billing Account

Have the 18-character Google Cloud billing account ID ready

Sign Up / Retrieve ID
2
Ensure Matching Business Email

Use a Workspace domain matching your startup's website

Create Domain Email
3
Complete Online Application Form

Provide details on your funding stage, team, and product roadmap

Apply Now

Claim Google Cloud Platform credits.

Build faster and easier with Google Cloud's Web3 startup program, giving you the technology, community, and resources to focus on innovation over infrastructure.