# Google Cloud web3 startup program Source: https://cloud.google.com/startup/web3 ## Summary Google Cloud's Web3 startup program, run through the Google for Startups Cloud Program, offers Web3 projects and startups infrastructure, community and resources in two tiers. The Start tier is for digital-native projects with a working MVP, a clear business model and plans to seek venture funding soon, and it offers up to $2,000 in Google Cloud credits valid for one year. The Scale tier is for VC-funded projects ready to grow and offers up to $200,000 over two years, with 100% up to $100,000 in year one and 20% up to an additional $100,000 in year two. Both tiers include Web3 training resources and preferred access to partner discounts from Quicknode, TRM, Allium and others. ## Article 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. See how Aptos, Dapper Labs, Near, and Solana built with Google Cloud Two program tiers designed for Web3 projects and startups Start tier For digital-native Web3 projects and startups with a working MVP, a clear business model, and plans to seek venture funding soon Scale tier For VC-funded Web3 projects and startups ready to grow and scale Eligibility requirements Technology startup planning to seek venture funding soon. Founded within the last 24 months. Not yet received Google Cloud credits (beyond the free trial) Demonstrate a well-defined product roadmap and a clear vision for market disruption.[4] Designed for startups that raised Pre-Seed/Seed rounds (including equity, tokens, NFT token fundraising, or a grant from a blockchain foundation) within the last 5 years, and Series A rounds within the last 12 months. Founded within the last five years. Operating in Stealth is supported upon verification of funding. Not yet received more than $4,000 in Google Cloud credits. Take advantage of all Google for Startups Cloud Program benefits Up to $2,000 USD in Google Cloud credits, valid for one year [1] 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 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 Get preferred access to the best of the Google Cloud ecosystem through our Web3 Perks program, which offers partner benefits and discounts to startups from Quicknode, TRM, Allium, and more. Get preferred access to the best of the Google Cloud ecosystem through our Web3 Perks program, which offers partner benefits and discounts to startups from Quicknode, TRM, Allium, and more. Start tier For digital-native Web3 projects and startups with a working MVP, a clear business model, and plans to seek venture funding soon Eligibility requirements Technology startup planning to seek venture funding soon. Founded within the last 24 months. Not yet received Google Cloud credits (beyond the free trial) Demonstrate a well-defined product roadmap and a clear vision for market disruption.[4] Take advantage of all Google for Startups Cloud Program benefits Up to $2,000 USD in Google Cloud credits, valid for one year [1] Get Web3 training and resources Build and grow across the Web3 ecosystem Get preferred access to the best of the Google Cloud ecosystem through our Web3 Perks program, which offers partner benefits and discounts to startups from Quicknode, TRM, Allium, and more. Scale tier For VC-funded Web3 projects and startups ready to grow and scale Eligibility requirements Designed for startups that raised Pre-Seed/Seed rounds (including equity, tokens, NFT token fundraising, or a grant from a blockchain foundation) within the last 5 years, and Series A rounds within the last 12 months. Founded within the last five years. Operating in Stealth is supported upon verification of funding. 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 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 Get preferred access to the best of the Google Cloud ecosystem through our Web3 Perks program, which offers partner benefits and discounts to startups from Quicknode, TRM, Allium, and more. Beyond stablecoins: The evolution of digital money Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL) is a blockchain built for financial services. It gives traditional money and assets the transactional advantages of Web3 (instant, 24/7, global, and programmable) on a platform designed to help ensure regulatory compliance. This technical overview of Google's Universal Ledger (GCUL) explains its high-performance pipelined architecture, payments protocol, security model, and Python smart contracts. to lead the way with Google Cloud Universal Ledger. What you’ll need before you apply 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 Managed Service for Apache Airflow, 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. 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.