Google for Startups Cloud Program - AI-first additional credits
Google Cloud·United States
An additional $150,000 in Google Cloud credits on top of Scale tier for AI-first qualified, venture-backed startups, which is what makes the headline "up to $350,000" true.
What you get
“$150,000 in additional credits for AI-first qualified startups”
Can you apply
Additionally, AI-first scale startups are eligible for additional credits and specialized resources for their unique business needs. Qualifying venture backed startups can tap into an additional $150,000 USD with the AI startup program to support product development using the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
When
Always open, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
What Google Cloud funds
The Google for Startups Cloud Program hands out Google Cloud credits in two clearly separated tiers: a small pre-funded tier for MVP builders and a large tier reserved for startups with institutional equity funding, with an extra credit pool for AI-first companies.
Everything Google Cloud funds →Details
Qualifying venture backed startups can tap into an additional $150,000 USD with the AI startup program to support product development using the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. Program credits cover Google's models like Gemini and Gemma; third-party models are billed directly and are not covered.
Read off the Google Cloud page on 29 Aug 2026. Funders move amounts and eligibility without announcing it, so confirm any figure here before you count on it.