Come build with the Google Cloud Web3 community. Apply today for our new Web3 startup program.
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
Scale tier
For Web3 projects and startups with verified funding up to and including series A
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility requirements
Web3 projects and startups not yet funded by an institutional investor or foundation
Founded within the last 5 years
Not yet received Google Cloud credits (beyond the free trial)
Web3 projects and startups that have funding (including equity, tokens, NFT token fundraising, or a grant from a blockchain foundation) up to and including series A (if series A, raised within the last 12 months)
Founded within the last 10 years
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]
Apply Google Cloud credits to a Customer Care plan for unlimited access to technical support
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
Join our Web3 community
Join our Web3 community
Access to Google Cloud events at global Web3 conferences like Paris Blockchain Week, Consensus, and TOKEN2049 Singapore
Invite-only access to gated Discord channel with Google Cloud Web3 product, engineering, partners, and other startups in the program
VIP access to Google Cloud events at global Web3 conferences like Paris Blockchain Week, Consensus, and TOKEN2049 Singapore
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
Access to exclusive foundation grants from Aptos, Celo, Flow, HBAR Foundation, Near, and Solana Foundation totalling up to $1M USD each (or token equivalent) [3]
Access to a total of up to $3M USD in investments from the Polygon Ventures Ecosystem Fund, priority review from the Ventures Team, and access to all Polygon Venture benefits [3]
Access to priority review for the Base Ecosystem Fund, introductions to the Coinbase Ventures and Listing teams, testnet Base Goerli ETH for building, and more [3]
One month of Nansen Query at no charge and 20% off Nansen products and engagement fees for an additional 12 months [3]
Up to $10,000 USD in Alchemy credits with VIP support, priority access to Alchemy University, and more [3]
Gasless contract deployment with thirdweb, dedicated development support and dollar-matching up to $2,500 to promote Explore marketplace custom contracts [3]
Start tier
For Web3 projects and startups without funding (pre-seed)
Eligibility requirements
Web3 projects and startups not yet funded by an institutional investor or foundation
Founded within the last 5 years
Not yet received Google Cloud credits (beyond the free trial)
Take advantage of all Google for Startups Cloud Program benefits
Up to $2,000 USD in Google Cloud credits, valid for one year [1]
Apply Google Cloud credits to a Customer Care plan for unlimited access to technical support
12 months of free Google Workspace Business Plus for new sign-ups [2]
See more benefits here
Join our Web3 community
Access to Google Cloud events at global Web3 conferences like Paris Blockchain Week, Consensus, and TOKEN2049 Singapore
Get Web3 training and resources
Build and grow across the Web3 ecosystem
Scale tier
For Web3 projects and startups with verified funding up to and including series A
Eligibility requirements
Web3 projects and startups that have funding (including equity, tokens, NFT token fundraising, or a grant from a blockchain foundation) up to and including series A (if series A, raised within the last 12 months)
Founded within the last 10 years
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
Join our Web3 community
Invite-only access to gated Discord channel with Google Cloud Web3 product, engineering, partners, and other startups in the program
VIP access to Google Cloud events at global Web3 conferences like Paris Blockchain Week, Consensus, and TOKEN2049 Singapore
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
Access to exclusive foundation grants from Aptos, Celo, Flow, HBAR Foundation, Near, and Solana Foundation totalling up to $1M USD each (or token equivalent) [3]
Access to a total of up to $3M USD in investments from the Polygon Ventures Ecosystem Fund, priority review from the Ventures Team, and access to all Polygon Venture benefits [3]
Access to priority review for the Base Ecosystem Fund, introductions to the Coinbase Ventures and Listing teams, testnet Base Goerli ETH for building, and more [3]
One month of Nansen Query at no charge and 20% off Nansen products and engagement fees for an additional 12 months [3]
Up to $10,000 USD in Alchemy credits with VIP support, priority access to Alchemy University, and more [3]
Gasless contract deployment with thirdweb, dedicated development support and dollar-matching up to $2,500 to promote Explore marketplace custom contracts [3]
Let’s chat IRL: Come say hi!
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.
Ensure the business email in your application matches your startup’s website domain. Need a matching business email account? Create one with Google Workspace.
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 Cloud Composer, 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.
3. Offer subject to change without notification.
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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