Summary:
Cloudflare’s Startup Program now offers credits up to $250,000.
New credit tiers provide options for startups at every stage of growth.
Credits are valid for one year or until fully used.
Access to enterprise-level services for startups, enhancing their capabilities.
Program designed to support startups with unique needs, from MVPs to scaling.
Transforming the Startup Landscape
During Cloudflare’s Birthday Week in September 2024, we revamped our Startup Program to help startups seamlessly adopt Cloudflare through a new credits system. This update aligns the program more closely with how startups and developers utilize Cloudflare, providing them with clearer insights into their projected usage as they approach graduation from the program.
What is the Startup Program?
The Cloudflare for Startups initiative offers credits to empower early-stage companies to innovate on our platform. Startups accepted into the program receive credits valid for one year or until fully utilized, whichever comes first. The program also includes access to up to three domains with enterprise-level services, equipping startups with advanced tools similar to those used by large enterprises.
New Credit Tiers
We are excited to announce the introduction of four new credit tiers:
| Credit Amount | $5,000 | $25,000 | $100,000 | $250,000 | |-------------------|-------------|--------------|---------------|---------------| | Stage | Bootstrapped, stealth startups | Up-and-coming startups | Seed-funded startups | Tier 1 startups | | Description | For startups just getting started, ideal for building, testing, and iterating products. | For startups with early adopters proving product-market fit. | For startups that have raised capital and are experiencing high growth. | For scaling startups in our Tier 1 VC and accelerator network, building mission-critical AI applications. | | Criteria | Building a software-based product; founded in the last 5 years; valid email address. | $5,000 criteria plus active LinkedIn; funded up to $1M. | $25,000 criteria plus funded between $5M; belong to approved VC or Accelerator partners. | $100,000 criteria plus high growth/AI companies or Tier 1 VC & Accelerators. |
These tiers are designed to provide clarity and simplicity as startups progress through their growth journeys. You can check the eligibility criteria and apply to the Startup Program here.
Why Additional Credit Tiers?
Understanding that each startup has unique needs, we aim to make it easier for companies of all sizes to access the right support and resources at the right time. Whether you're launching your MVP or gearing up for your next funding round, Cloudflare is committed to supporting your growth.
Utilizing Your Credits
Most Cloudflare products can be utilized through the Startup Program. Here are some ways to leverage your credits:
- Build AI Applications: Store training data in R2, create AI-powered agents, and run inference tasks using over 50 models on Cloudflare’s global network.
- Create Immersive Real-time Experiences: Deliver live audio and video with our Realtime Kit, and enhance experiences with AI-powered chatbots.
- Build Durable Multi-step Applications: Design long-lived processes like onboarding or document processing using Workflows.
What Are Startups Saying?
Webstudio: "Cloudflare's Developer Platform has done more for us than any other vendor!"
GrackerAI: "Cloudflare empowers developers to deploy AI models with unprecedented efficiency."
Render Better: "We optimize billions of requests monthly, thanks to Cloudflare's robust infrastructure."
What Will You Build?
We look forward to seeing what you will create on Cloudflare! Apply here to take advantage of the Cloudflare for Startups Program.
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