Google Cloud AI Startup Program
Review as an infrastructure option when seed, series-a teams in AI, cloud, machine learning already use or plan to evaluate Google Cloud tooling, credits, or technical support.
Terms
Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits over 2 years (Year 1: up to $250K at 100% coverage; Year 2: up to $100K at 20% coverage)
No equity stated on the official program page
Up to $350K Google Cloud credits
Google Cloud startup support, AI infrastructure, and cloud credits
Founder fit
VC-backed AI-first founders using Google Cloud, Gemini, or Vertex AI as core infrastructure.
Seed to Series A AI-first startups that meet Google Cloud eligibility limits.
Global, subject to country and account eligibility.
Online application and eligibility review.
Verification note
Program is live and actively accepting applications. Credit structure confirmed: Year 1 up to $250K (100% of eligible usage), Year 2 up to $100K (20% of eligible usage). Eligibility now explicitly requires use of Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform or Gemini models as foundation of primary product. VC funding from seed to Series A required. Founded within last 10 years. Not yet received more than $5K in Google Cloud credits.
Source quality: official Google Cloud AI Startup Program page with active Apply Now CTA. Status confidence: high.