Google for Startups Cloud Program

Open all year Google Cloud United States

Subsidy

Up to $2,000 in credits; up to $200,000 if VC-backed ($350,000 for AI)

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Google Cloud credits for tech startups, with larger credits for VC-backed and AI startups
Who can apply: Start tier: founded in the last 2 years, with an MVP
Scale tier: VC-backed, pre-seed to Series A
Angel, grant or prize money does not count for Scale
Agencies, dev shops and non profits cannot apply
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply online on the Google for Startups Cloud Program page
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: International programmes

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National Startup Awards₹10 lakh to one winner in each category Closes 20 Nov 2026
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NIDHI PRAYAS 2.0Up to ₹20 lakh through a PRAYAS Centre; up to ₹40 lakh through an Advance PRAYAS Centre Opening soon
NIDHI Seed Support Programme (NIDHI SSP)Up to ₹1 crore per startup Open all year

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