Build faster and easier with our Web3 startup program
Through the Google for Startups Cloud Program, Web3 projects and startups can access new benefits that give you the technology, community, and resources you need. Now, you can focus on innovation over infrastructure as you build your decentralized apps, Web3 tooling, services, and more.
Two program tiers designed for Web3 projects and startups
Start tier
For digital-native Web3 projects and startups with a working MVP, a clear business model, and plans to seek venture funding soon
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility requirements
Technology startup planning to seek venture funding soon.
Founded within the last 24 months.
Not yet received Google Cloud credits (beyond the free trial)
Demonstrate a well-defined product roadmap and a clear vision for market disruption.[4]
Designed for startups that raised Pre-Seed/Seed rounds (including equity, tokens, NFT token fundraising, or a grant from a blockchain foundation) within the last 5 years, and Series A rounds within the last 12 months.
Founded within the last five years.
Operating in Stealth is supported upon verification of funding.
Not yet received more than $4,000 in Google Cloud credits.
Take advantage of all Google for Startups Cloud Program benefits
Take advantage of all Google for Startups Cloud Program benefits
Up to $2,000 USD in Google Cloud credits, valid for one year [1]
12 months of free Google Workspace Business Plus for new sign-ups [2]
See more benefits here
Up to $200,000 USD over 2 years for Google Cloud and Firebase usage covered in:
- Year 1: 100% up to $100,000 USD in Google Cloud credits
- Year 2: 20% up to an additional $100,000 USD in Google Cloud credits
$12,000 USD in Google Cloud Enhanced Support credits for one year
12 months of free Google Workspace Business Plus for new sign-ups [2]
See more benefits here
Get Web3 training and resources
Get Web3 training and resources
Input on the Google Cloud Web3 product roadmap and early access to new products
Free access to advanced hands-on learning labs focused on Web3 and the latest Google Cloud technology
Build and grow across the Web3 ecosystem
Build and grow across the Web3 ecosystem
Get preferred access to the best of the Google Cloud ecosystem through our Web3 Perks program, which offers partner benefits and discounts to startups from Quicknode, TRM, Allium and more.
Start tier
For digital-native Web3 projects and startups with a working MVP, a clear business model, and plans to seek venture funding soon
Eligibility requirements
Technology startup planning to seek venture funding soon.
Founded within the last 24 months.
Not yet received Google Cloud credits (beyond the free trial)
Demonstrate a well-defined product roadmap and a clear vision for market disruption.[4]
Take advantage of all Google for Startups Cloud Program benefits
Up to $2,000 USD in Google Cloud credits, valid for one year [1]
12 months of free Google Workspace Business Plus for new sign-ups [2]
See more benefits here
Get Web3 training and resources
Build and grow across the Web3 ecosystem
Scale tier
Eligibility requirements
Designed for startups that raised Pre-Seed/Seed rounds (including equity, tokens, NFT token fundraising, or a grant from a blockchain foundation) within the last 5 years, and Series A rounds within the last 12 months.
Founded within the last five years.
Operating in Stealth is supported upon verification of funding.
Not yet received more than $4,000 in Google Cloud credits.
Take advantage of all Google for Startups Cloud Program benefits
Up to $200,000 USD over 2 years for Google Cloud and Firebase usage covered in:
- Year 1: 100% up to $100,000 USD in Google Cloud credits
- Year 2: 20% up to an additional $100,000 USD in Google Cloud credits
$12,000 USD in Google Cloud Enhanced Support credits for one year
12 months of free Google Workspace Business Plus for new sign-ups [2]
See more benefits here
Get Web3 training and resources
Input on the Google Cloud Web3 product roadmap and early access to new products
Free access to advanced hands-on learning labs focused on Web3 and the latest Google Cloud technology
Build and grow across the Web3 ecosystem
Get preferred access to the best of the Google Cloud ecosystem through our Web3 Perks program, which offers partner benefits and discounts to startups from Quicknode, TRM, Allium and more.
Beyond stablecoins: The evolution of digital money
What you’ll need before you apply
Have your 18-character Google Cloud billing account ID ready (which you received when you signed up for Google Cloud). Need a billing ID? Sign up now to create one.
For decentralized finance to become reality, it's important that the pioneers who enter the space succeed. With powerful solutions from Google Cloud such as BigQuery, Cloud Run, and Managed Service for Apache Airflow, we are able to provide real-time intelligence to level the crypto playing field and help these pioneers win.
Alex Svanevik, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Nansen
Web3 startup program partners
Thanks to our foundation and ecosystem partners for the grants and resources they offer our Web3 community.
1. Credits can be applied towards Google Cloud Platform Services and Select Google Cloud offerings, subject to the Google for Startups Cloud Program - Startup Terms.
2. Company domain must not have been subscribed to a paid Google Workspace plan from within 31 days of applying to the Google for Startups Cloud Program, to the day the benefit is requested.
Acceptance into this program is at the discretion of Google Cloud. We are unable to accept companies that have IPO’d or been acquired, educational institutions, government entities, nonprofits, personal blogs or content, dev shops, consultancies, or agencies, cryptocurrency mining company, or a company distributing tokens contrary to regulatory guidance in your jurisdiction.
*Startup Equity Funding includes typical equity investment vehicles that support startup growth from accredited angel investors, Accelerator, Incubators, and Venture Capital firms. Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) Agreements and convertible notes are accepted. To support the Web3 community, we will also be accepting verifiable token raises and blockchain foundation grants. Funding via Private Equity, government innovation grants, prize funding, crowdfunding, friends & family funding will not qualify a startup for Scale but will be evaluated for enrollment in Start.
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