Welcome to the Israel Startups Digital Hub
Empowering Startups in Israel with Google Cloud. Your central online resource for everything you need to thrive. Stay ahead with access to our credit program and key industry events, learn from the success stories of leading startups, upskill with informative webinars, workshops and in-person meetups, and connect directly with Google Cloud experts for tailored support.
Discover benefits to help you thrive
Grow faster and power your startup with Google Cloud. We provide startups with support to help you build and scale:
- Financial: Up to $350,000 in Cloud credits.
- Technical: Dedicated access to local experts & specialized generative AI training.
- Go-to-Market: Opportunities to drive awareness & list on the Google Cloud Marketplace.
Unlock valuable opportunities for your startup through our curated events listings. Learn how to power your startup no matter your stage, foster connections and learn from peers, hear from industry experts including VCs and get inspired from diverse stories around the globe.
ATTEND IN PERSON EVENTS TO EMPOWER YOUR STARTUP
Beyond Chatbots: Latest Innovations in Generative AI for Financial Services
Explore the latest Generative AI innovations transforming Fintech, focusing on payments, intelligent document processing, and advanced conversational interfaces.
November 30, 2025
Join us to gain actionable insights and strategies
TechByte: Building a sovereign digital future: A deep dive into the Schwarz Group and Google partnership
Unlock the future of European digital productivity and data sovereignty with insights directly from Schwarz Group and Google leaders. This session is ideal for leaders and IT professionals interested in digital transformation, generative AI, data sovereignty, and the future of strategic partnerships in the European digital landscape.
Register for online events
TechByte: Unsupervised autonomy: How to secure AI agents and limit risk
Secure your AI agents. Learn about risks like identity compromise and unsafe tools. Google Cloud provides end-to-end security for your AI agent lifecycle with visibility, data protection, and threat mitigation.
TechByte: Google Cloud's sovereign blueprint: Assured security for your highly regulated workloads
Discover how to attain flexible security for critical workloads on Google Cloud’s public, hybrid, and even air-gapped on-premise cloud environments while maintaining control over your most sensitive data.
HEAR FROM EXPERTS AND PARTNERS AND DISCOVER HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM GOOGLE CLOUD
Google Cloud Next 2025 Highlights Startups
Leverage key insights from Google Cloud Next 2025 to empower your business. Discover AI innovations to help lean teams achieve their goals. Explore sessions tailored for startups featuring Google Cloud AI tools, strategies, and expertise from our flagship event, Google Cloud Next 2025.
Watch on demand sessions
AI Trends: Spotlight on Search
Learn how AI has changed the way the world discovers information, forging a shift from retrieving knowledge to creating it.
Generative Media: AI-Powered Creative Is Just a Prompt Away
Build and integrate generative AI for media creation. Ideal for developers, AI/media pros, and anyone interested in this technology.
In-Person Events
ATTEND IN PERSON EVENTS TO EMPOWER YOUR STARTUP
Beyond Chatbots: Latest Innovations in Generative AI for Financial Services
Explore the latest Generative AI innovations transforming Fintech, focusing on payments, intelligent document processing, and advanced conversational interfaces.
November 30, 2025
Online Events
Join us to gain actionable insights and strategies
TechByte: Building a sovereign digital future: A deep dive into the Schwarz Group and Google partnership
Unlock the future of European digital productivity and data sovereignty with insights directly from Schwarz Group and Google leaders. This session is ideal for leaders and IT professionals interested in digital transformation, generative AI, data sovereignty, and the future of strategic partnerships in the European digital landscape.
Register for online events
TechByte: Unsupervised autonomy: How to secure AI agents and limit risk
Secure your AI agents. Learn about risks like identity compromise and unsafe tools. Google Cloud provides end-to-end security for your AI agent lifecycle with visibility, data protection, and threat mitigation.
TechByte: Google Cloud's sovereign blueprint: Assured security for your highly regulated workloads
Discover how to attain flexible security for critical workloads on Google Cloud’s public, hybrid, and even air-gapped on-premise cloud environments while maintaining control over your most sensitive data.
Watch On Demand
HEAR FROM EXPERTS AND PARTNERS AND DISCOVER HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM GOOGLE CLOUD
Google Cloud Next 2025 Highlights Startups
Leverage key insights from Google Cloud Next 2025 to empower your business. Discover AI innovations to help lean teams achieve their goals. Explore sessions tailored for startups featuring Google Cloud AI tools, strategies, and expertise from our flagship event, Google Cloud Next 2025.
Watch on demand sessions
AI Trends: Spotlight on Search
Learn how AI has changed the way the world discovers information, forging a shift from retrieving knowledge to creating it.
Generative Media: AI-Powered Creative Is Just a Prompt Away
Build and integrate generative AI for media creation. Ideal for developers, AI/media pros, and anyone interested in this technology.
Future of AI: Perspectives for Startups report
Customer Stories
Learn the fascinating stories of Israel startup founders building on Google Cloud
Startup FAQ
Find answers to common startup questions. Navigate to a specific section for detailed information.
Google for Startups Cloud Program
What Google for Startups Cloud Programs are available?
- For Pre-Funded Startups: Start Tier: This program is designed for early-stage startups that have not yet secured equity funding.
- For Funded Startups: Scale Tier: This program supports startups with verified equity funding, ranging from pre-seed to Series A (with specific criteria for recent Series A funding).
- For Web3 Focused Startups: Scale Web3 Tier: This program is tailored for funded Web3 startups, accommodating both traditional institutional investment and Web3-specific funding sources.
- For AI Focused Startups: AI Scale Tier: This program is designed for startups focused on AI development.
What type of funding qualifies me for the Start Tier?
The Start Tier is exclusively for startups that have not yet received any equity funding. To be eligible, your startup must have been founded within the last five years.
What type of funding qualifies me for the Scale Tier?
The Scale Tier requires verified equity funding from an institutional investor. Eligible funding stages range from pre-seed to Series A. If you've raised a Series A, it must have been within the last 12 months.
What type of funding qualifies me for the Scale Web3 Tier?
The Scale Web3 Tier accepts verified equity funding from both traditional institutional investors and Web3-specific sources. Eligible Web3 funding includes blockchain foundation grants and verifiable token raises. Funding stages range from pre-seed to Series A. If Series A, it must have been raised within the last 12 months.
What are the additional benefits of the Google for Startups Cloud Program?
Explore the full range of additional benefits on the Google Cloud Startup Benefits page. This page will provide the most up to date information.
What Google Cloud Platform Services can I use the credits for?
Credits can be used for a wide range of Google Cloud Platform services. For a complete list of eligible services, please refer to the Google Cloud Platform Terms of Service Summary.
What can’t I use the credits for?
Credits are specifically for Google Cloud Platform services. They cannot be used for any third-party products or services.
What Partner Models on Vertex AI?
Discover a wide variety of partner models available on Vertex AI's Model Garden: Partner Models on Vertex.
I’m having issues with my application, who can I reach out to?
For any application-related issues, please contact our dedicated support team at: cloudstartupsupport@google.com.
Google Cloud Onboarding
I need to upgrade from a free trial to a paid account.
In the Google Cloud console, you can convert your Free Trial billing account to a full, paid Cloud Billing account using the Activate option. You must be a Billing Account Administrator on the Cloud Billing account to make this change. Visit this page to learn more about how to Activate a full, paid Cloud Billing account
How do I view my credits?
In this video, we discuss how to view, use, and track usage of promotional credits, such as startup credits, in your Google Cloud billing account.
How do I redeem my Google Workspace benefit?
Complete the following form to redeem your Google Workspace benefit: Workspace Benefit Redemption Form.
How do I activate Enhanced support?
Visit the Google Cloud Support page and subscribe to Enhanced Support.
How do I request technical support?
Follow the steps outlined to Create a support case and request technical assistance or help with a Google Cloud account, project, or billing issue. For more information, see the Technical Support Services Guidelines.
How do I request billing support?
All Google Cloud accounts get free billing and payments support. Visit the Get Cloud Billing support page to learn how to contact Google Cloud Billing Support and for more information about managing your billing account.
How do I manage my billing account?
To manage your Google Cloud billing account, including creating, modifying, or closing it visit Manage your Cloud Billing account. For more information, watch this video for a walkthrough on how to manage and set up permissions for a billing account.
I’m having a hard time redeeming my benefits. Who should I reach out to? For assistance with redeeming your benefits, please contact: cloudstartupsupport@google.com.
Benefits to help you thrive
Financial support
Cost savings
Enjoy Google Cloud credits (up to $350,000) and discounts to get you started.
Go to market
Drive greater awareness and consumption of your solution by aligning yourself with a trusted leader in the cloud and listing it on the Marketplace.
Business support
Startup founder ecosystem
Join our exclusive community of like-minded entrepreneurs at meetups and events to share insights on starting and scaling a business.
Business spaces
Work, connect, and create with complimentary access to office spaces, an events hall, and a video/podcast studio for your marketing needs.
Co-marketing
Drive greater awareness and consumption of your solution by aligning yourself with a trusted leader in the cloud and listing it on the Marketplace.
Technical support
Knowledge & Training
Enjoy preferred access to expert-led training sessions, accelerator programs, and learning materials such as whitepapers, ebooks, and reports. Be the first to get knowledge and training on all of our generative AI solutions.
Access to experts
Get access to a dedicated account manager and other Cloud experts locally and in Hebrew.
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