If your startup is spending heavily on cloud infrastructure, cloud credits should be one of the first funding opportunities you pursue.
Programs like AWS Activate, Google for Startups Cloud Program, and Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub can provide anywhere from thousands to over $100,000 in cloud credits. In many cases, startups are eligible for more than one program, helping offset infrastructure costs across different platforms.
Unlike grants or venture funding, cloud credit applications are often straightforward, with approvals taking days rather than months.
While grants are worth pursuing for long-term funding, cloud credits can reduce your burn rate almost immediatelyβfreeing up cash to invest in product development, hiring, or customer acquisition.
For technical founders, they're one of the fastest and most overlooked forms of non-dilutive support available.
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