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The Google for Startups Cloud Program provides venture-backed, early-stage startups with cloud and AI compute credits to build and scale on Google Cloud.
AI-focused startups can receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits (versus $200,000 for other startups) usable over two years, along with access to GPUs and Cloud TPUs, dedicated technical support, training on building generative AI applications with Vertex AI and Gemini models, and Google mentorship. The program is designed to lower the compute cost barrier for startups training and deploying AI models.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-stage, venture-backed startups (typically pre-seed through Series A) that have not previously received significant Google Cloud credits. Startups apply through the Google for Startups Cloud Program portal, often via an accelerator, VC, or partner referral. Global eligibility subject to regional availability. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits over two years for eligible AI-focused startups (up to $200,000, or $350,000 for AI startups), plus access to TPUs/GPUs, technical training, and Google mentorship. Credits are in-kind cloud/compute value, not cash. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Google for Startups Cloud Program Early Stage Track with Up to $350,000 in Cloud and GPU Credits for AI Startups is funded by Google Cloud (Google for Startups). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The LinkedIn Future of Work Fund 2026 is a global philanthropic grant initiative that doubled its commitment to $3 million for 2026 to help nonprofit organizations prepare young people for a rapidly changing labor market shaped by artificial intelligence. Building on the inaugural 2025 round, the fund provides unrestricted grants of $200,000-$300,000 to organizations demonstrating clear approaches to AI literacy and digital skills training, career pathways using AI-enabled tools, and workforce adaptability programs. The fund prioritizes organizations serving young adults aged 18-24 facing structural barriers to employment, with geographic focus on France, Germany, India, United Kingdom, and United States. Selected organizations receive monetary grants plus strategic assistance from LinkedIn's workforce development ecosystem. Applications are reviewed by LinkedIn's Social Impact team along with an external panel of workforce development and AI experts.
The Alibaba Cloud AI Catalyst Program supports AI-focused startups and global AI firms with comprehensive resources including up to $120,000 in lifetime cloud credits, 2 billion free Model Studio tokens for access to Alibaba's generative AI platform, 1:1 Office Hours with AI experts covering products, solutions, and infrastructure, POC coupons, and invitations to Alibaba Cloud events worldwide. The program is designed to help AI startups accelerate their growth with technical, educational, and networking resources. Applications are reviewed within 4-5 business days, and successful applicants are notified via email. The program provides access to Alibaba Cloud's GPU infrastructure including H100s in the Singapore region, making it particularly attractive for APAC-focused AI startups. The promotion period runs from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
The 2026 Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) is an annual competition recognizing innovative solutions that address real community needs using AI, data, or cybersecurity technologies in Africa and the Middle East. The prize supports young entrepreneurs whose startups demonstrate tangible social and environmental benefits through digital innovation. The competition operates through a two-stage process: national selection in each of the 17 participating countries where Orange operates, followed by an international round for top prizes. Beyond financial awards (€25,000 first prize, €15,000 second, €10,000 third, plus a €20,000 Women's Prize), recipients gain significant visibility, networking opportunities with the Orange ecosystem, and mentorship to help scale their ventures. Projects are reviewed by Orange employees via the Orange Engage for Change internal platform. This is one of the few major competitions specifically targeting AI and data-driven social ventures in Africa and the Middle East.
After a disruptive pause, NSF has reopened its SBIR/STTR programs with $250 million for deep-tech startups — including a $40M scientific-instrumentation pilot and a new Strategic Breakthrough track that can reach $30 million. The first Project Pitch deadline is July 27, 2026. Here is how the reopened pipeline works, why the Project Pitch is the real gate, and how founders should sequence a submission before the window narrows.
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