Google Cloud Platform
for Startups
Cloud credits, access to architecture reviews and technical mentors, 24/7 support, and more. Our program is designed to help startups build and scale on Google Cloud Platform.
To apply, contact your VC, Accelerator, or Incubator and ask about GCP for Startups application details.
Free Cloud Credits
Our Google Cloud Platform for Startups Program comes with cloud credits. Use them to build your product on Google’s highly-scalable and reliable infrastructure with no strings attached. You will have a one year head start with full access to Cloud Platform resources.
Mentorship and Support
You get access to technical mentorship from our Solutions Engineers and Solutions Architects. If you get stuck, 24/7 Support is there to back you up. Gain invaluable experience and learn how to make GCP work for you.
All the Building Blocks
With full access to Cloud Platform services, you can start coding your app on Google App Engine and scale without the headache of managing ops. Tailor your deployment as much as you need on Google Compute Engine or leverage Google Container Engine. From Big Data to Google Cloud Storage, Cloud Platform has you covered.
GCP for Startups Packages
| FEATURES | SPARK PACKAGE | SURGE PACKAGE |
|---|---|---|
| GCP and Firebase Credits | ||
| GCP and Firebase Credits | Get $20,000 in credit for 1 year. Credit can be applied to all Google Cloud Platform and Firebase products. | Get $100,000 in credit for 1 year. Credit can be applied to all Google Cloud Platform and Firebase products. |
| Office Hours | ||
| Office Hours | Schedule 1:1 technical office hours with Cloud Platform Solutions Engineers. | Schedule 1:1 technical sessions and architecture reviews with Cloud Platform Solutions Engineers and Architects. |
| 24/7 Support | ||
| 24/7 Support | We offer 24/7 coverage, with phone support and rapid response times. | We offer 24/7 coverage, with phone support and rapid response times. |
| G Suite | Receive 12 free months of G Suite for your business needs around professional email, online storage, shared calendars, video meetings and more, valued at $60/user (up to 10 users - only valid for new domains). | Receive 12 free months of G Suite for your business needs around professional email, online storage, shared calendars, video meetings and more, valued at $60/user (up to 10 users - only valid for new domains). |
| Online Training | ||
| Online Training | Enroll in Code Labs, classroom-style and online training courses to learn everything you need to build what’s next. | Enroll in Code Labs, classroom-style and online training courses to learn everything you need to build what’s next. |
| Advertising for Startups | ||
| Advertising for Startups | Receive expert support and resources to help you capitalize on Google's full suite of digital marketing tools allowing you to reach your target customer and generate tremendous business growth. | |
Who's using Cloud Platform?
Over 4 million applications are built on Cloud Platform
Descartes Lab
"With Google Cloud Platform, we benefitted by having a virtual supercomputer on demand, without having to deal with all the usual space, power, cooling, and networking issues."
— Mark Johnson, CEO Read Descartes Lab's story
Camio
"As a result of being in the startup program, we were able to access valuable technical resources, including consultations with many of Google's top engineers."
— Carter Maslan, CEO Read Camio's story
Celect
"With Google Cloud Platform, we can create new data stores so that every client's data is siloed from the others. It's the perfect on-demand infrastructure for a company like ours that needs to run lean for the first couple of years."
— Devavrat Shah, Chief Scientist and Co-founder Read Celect's story
Snapchat
"Cloud Platform gives you upfront ease of use with the added comfort of knowing whatever you are building, if it needs to, will scale ad infinitum."
— Bobby Murphy, CTO, and co-founder Read Snapchat's story
Eligibility
Startups that meet the following criteria can apply for the program:
|
In an approved VC fund, Accelerator, or Incubator |
Haven't received previous Cloud Platform credits |
Up to Series A level funding (max) |
To Apply, contact your VC, Accelerator, or Incubator and ask about GCP for Startups application details.
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Startups that do not meet the above eligibility criteria can still get started with our Free Trial
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