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10 Startup Programs Giving Free Cloud and AI Credits

Directory of cloud and AI startup programs offering free platform credits

From the Xiry library · Updated 11 October 2026

A curated list of ten major cloud and AI infrastructure providers offering startup credit grants ranging from $5,000 to $200,000. It highlights the maximum grant amounts and the direct handles or programs to apply through. Founders can use it to lower initial compute, hosting, and API costs to extend runway.

The list

10 more startup programs giving away FREE cloud + AI credits:

1. @AWSstartups (AWS) — up to $200K

2. @msft4startups (Microsoft for Startups) — up to $150K

3. @digitalocean — up to $100K

4. @render — up to $100K

5. @DeepgramAI — up to $100K

6. @OVHcloud — up to €100K

7. @togethercompute (Together AI) — up to $50K

8. @Scaleway — up to €36K

9. @vercel — up to $30K

10. @ElevenLabs — $5K in free usage

Author's caveat: some values can vary, so check each page individually.

What it's for

  • Apply for infrastructure credits to offset early hosting and compute costs
  • Identify AI platform grants for speech-to-text, voice generation, and LLM inference
  • Compare available startup program grant amounts across major cloud providers

Key points

  • AWS Startups program offering up to $200K in cloud credits
  • Microsoft for Startups tier providing up to $150K in Azure and tooling credits
  • Hosting credits from DigitalOcean ($100K), Render ($100K), and OVHcloud (€100K)
  • European cloud infrastructure support via Scaleway up to €36K
  • Web hosting and deployment credits via Vercel up to $30K
  • Specialized AI credits via Deepgram ($100K), Together AI ($50K), and ElevenLabs ($5K)

Pricing

Free to apply; grants vary by provider criteria and startup stage

Details

Type
List
Category
Business & Money
Topic
Startup Credits
Open source
No
Platforms
Web
For
Startup founders, indie hackers, and early-stage engineering teams
Tags
cloud credits, ai credits, startups, aws, azure, infrastructure, funding

Why it was saved

  • @juampitech, 10 October 2026: To claim free infrastructure and AI usage that extends a startup's runway, starting from the highest-value programs.

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