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Programs

Credits & partnership programs

8 active programs that hand builders real resources — cloud credits, model API credits, GPU grants, and student perks — with plain-English eligibility notes and direct application links.

Offers change often. Each entry shows the date we last verified it; always confirm details on the official page.

Cloud Credits

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

Microsoft

Up to $150,000 in Azure credits

The most accessible big-cloud program: self-serve signup with no VC backing, accelerator, or even an incorporated company required to start. Credits unlock in tiers as you grow, starting with $1,000 instantly (plus $4,000 after verification). Bundles GitHub Enterprise, Microsoft 365, and access to a mentor network.

Best for

Solo builders and early teams who want meaningful cloud + AI credits without needing investors

Eligibility

  • No VC backing or third-party validation required to start
  • Valid Microsoft account with no prior Azure usage on it
  • Higher tiers unlock with milestones or an investor referral code

Self-serve application; approval typically lands within about 3 business days. · Verified 2026-07-11

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AWS Activate

Amazon Web Services

$1,000 (Founders) up to $200,000 (Portfolio) in AWS credits

Two tiers: Activate Founders gives self-funded startups $1,000 in credits plus support and training; Activate Portfolio unlocks up to $200,000 for startups affiliated with a participating VC, accelerator, or incubator (via their Org ID). Credits apply across 200+ AWS services including AI infrastructure.

Best for

Builders already on AWS, and accelerator-backed teams who can access the Portfolio tier

Eligibility

  • Founders tier: self-funded startups — apply directly
  • Portfolio tier: affiliation with an Activate Provider and their Org ID
  • Business-domain email required — applications from gmail/yahoo/hotmail are auto-rejected
  • Company founded within the past 10 years

Create an AWS Builder ID with your business email; responses typically arrive in 5–10 business days. · Verified 2026-07-11

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Google for Startups Cloud Program

Google Cloud

Up to $200,000 in credits — $350,000 for AI-first startups

Covers Google Cloud and Firebase costs over your first two years in the program, with the industry's largest published ceiling for AI-first startups building on Google's AI stack. Includes technical support, dedicated mentors, and startup community perks.

Best for

Funded startups building AI products, especially teams planning to use Google's AI models and infrastructure

Eligibility

  • Early-stage startup, generally pre-Series A, with equity funding for the larger tiers
  • AI-first tier is aimed at startups building AI as their core product
  • Credits are valid for up to 2 years once accepted

Apply on the program page; the AI-first track has its own application at cloud.google.com/startup/ai. · Verified 2026-07-11

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Cloudflare for Startups

Cloudflare

Up to $250,000 in Cloudflare credits, tiered by stage

Tiered credits ($10k to launch — no minimum funding required — scaling to six figures with account management and priority support) covering Workers, R2 storage, Workers AI, and the rest of Cloudflare's usage-based platform. Core security and networking features stay free regardless of tier.

Best for

Builders shipping on the edge — Workers apps, global APIs, and AI apps using Workers AI

Eligibility

  • Entry tier open to early-stage startups with no minimum funding
  • Higher tiers scale with company stage and funding
  • Credits valid for one year or until consumed

Application review typically takes about 48 hours. · Verified 2026-07-11

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AI & Model Credits

Claude for Startups

Anthropic

Claude API credits — commonly $1,000 to $25,000+, more via partners

API credits, priority rate limits, and founder resources for startups building products on Claude. Larger allocations flow through Anthropic's VC and accelerator partners, but any early-stage founder can apply directly with a Console account and a short description of what they're building.

Best for

Startups shipping AI features on Claude who want free inference runway and higher rate limits

Eligibility

  • Early-stage startup (typically founded within the last ~4 years)
  • Claude Console account and a company email/website
  • Larger credit tiers generally require affiliation with a partner VC or accelerator
  • First-time recipients only

Short application form; credits are valid for 12 months from issue. · Verified 2026-07-11

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GPU & Compute

NVIDIA Inception

NVIDIA

GPU cloud credits, preferred hardware pricing, and VC intros — free to join

NVIDIA's startup program: no fees, no equity, no cohorts, no deadlines. Members can access DGX Cloud credits, up to $100,000 in AWS credits through the AWS partnership, preferred GPU pricing, free Deep Learning Institute training, and the Capital Connect VC network.

Best for

AI startups that need serious GPU compute for training or inference

Eligibility

  • Incorporated company less than 10 years old
  • Working website and at least one developer
  • Revenue not required

Rolling applications; initial response typically within 2–4 weeks. · Verified 2026-07-11

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Students & Education

GitHub Student Developer Pack

GitHub Education

GitHub Pro + Copilot Student plan + $300+ in partner cloud credits

The best deal in tech for anyone with a school email: GitHub Pro, the Copilot Student plan, $100 in Azure credits, $200 in DigitalOcean credits, free domains, JetBrains IDEs, and dozens of other partner offers — free while you're a verified student.

Best for

Students (13+) at any accredited school, bootcamp, or university

Eligibility

  • Verifiable enrollment at an accredited institution
  • School-issued email or dated proof of enrollment
  • Note: new Copilot offer sign-ups were temporarily paused as of mid-2026 — existing verifications keep their plan

Verify through GitHub Education; re-verification required periodically while enrolled. · Verified 2026-07-11

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Community & Open Source

Hugging Face Community GPU Grants

Hugging Face

Free GPU hardware (incl. ZeroGPU) for public Spaces

If you build a cool, useful demo as a Hugging Face Space, you can apply for a community grant to cover the GPU hardware it runs on. Grants are awarded for innovative, impactful public projects — a favorite route for open-source builders and researchers to run real demos for free.

Best for

Open-source builders and researchers hosting public AI demos on Spaces

Eligibility

  • Public Space on the Hugging Face Hub
  • Judged on how innovative/useful the project is — no company required
  • Organizations can also receive ZeroGPU grants for exciting projects

Apply directly from your Space: Settings → 'Apply for community GPU grant'. · Verified 2026-07-11

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