Cloud Infrastructure programs for startups
These 9 verified cloud infrastructure programs offer up to roughly $1.1M in combined value for early-stage startups. Cloudflare for Startups leads with Up to $350,000 in Cloudflare credits. Every listing below shows who qualifies, whether a VC or accelerator referral is required, and when it was last verified.
9 programs, sorted by credit value · updated 2026-09-25.
Cloudflare for Startups
Up to $350K in Cloudflare credits across the Developer Platform and security suite, with a $10K tier open to bootstrapped startups.
AWS Activate
Amazon's flagship program. Up to $5,000 self-serve, up to $200,000 through a VC or accelerator, and more for AI startups by invitation.
Google for Startups Cloud Program
Up to $200K GCP credits (or $350K for AI-first startups) over 2 years with dedicated Startup Success Manager.
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
The easiest-to-qualify major cloud program, up to $150K Azure credits (investor-referred), no VC required for entry tiers.
Render Startup Program
Up to $100K credits (AI tier) for partner-referred startups. Great Heroku alternative with stateful-by-default architecture.
Backblaze Flamethrower
Up to $100,000 in B2 object storage credits, open to bootstrapped teams as well as VC-backed ones.
Vercel for Startups
Up to $30K Vercel credits (standard); $216K + $8M AI partner credits via AI Accelerator cohort.
Pulumi for Startups
Up to $10,000 in Pulumi credits over 12 months for pre-Series A startups under $1M ARR, plus office hours.
DigitalOcean Startups
Cloud credits for startups that have raised $10M or less, with AI-native companies prioritized. Amounts vary by partner.