Skip the $200/mo SaaS bills. Claim $8M+ in free cloud credits, AI tools & startup deals — hand-picked for builders who'd rather ship than spend.
AWS Generative AI Accelerator - 10-week program with up to $1M in AWS credits. The AWS Generative AI Accelerator is an intensive program for startups building with generative AI. Beyond credits, participants receive hands-on technical training, mentorship from AWS AI experts, and access to AWS's ML Solutions Labs. The program covers foundation model deployment, fine-tuning techniques, and building production AI applications.
Runway Hundred Film Fund - grants from $5,000 to $1M plus $2M in platform credits for filmmakers. Runway is the leading AI creative suite for video generation and editing. Gen-3 Alpha creates high-quality video from text or images, while tools like Motion Brush, Remove Background, and Color Grade accelerate post-production. The Hundred Film Fund specifically supports filmmakers pushing boundaries with AI storytelling. Films made with Runway have premiered at Sundance, Cannes, and won Emmy awards. Used by studios and creators for everything from music videos to feature films
Vercel AI Accelerator - $35,000 Vercel credits plus $815,000 in AI partner credits. Vercel is the platform for frontend developers, enabling instant deployments and optimal performance for React, Next.js, and modern web applications. Their edge network delivers your app from 100+ global locations with automatic HTTPS, preview deployments, and serverless functions. The AI Accelerator program includes credits from top AI providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Replicate, and more - making it the perfect launchpad for AI-powered web applications
Google Cloud AI Startups Tier - $350,000 in credits over 2 years plus $12,000 in technical support for AI-first startups. This enhanced tier is designed for startups building with Google's AI stack. Access Gemini models through Vertex AI, fine-tune models with custom data, and deploy at scale. Includes priority technical support from Google's AI specialists, enhanced rate limits, and early access to new AI features. The program targets companies where AI/ML is core to the product, not just a feature
AWS Activate High-Tier AI - up to $300,000 credits for AI/ML startups with significant compute needs. This top-tier AWS Activate package is designed for AI startups building foundation models, training large-scale neural networks, or running demanding ML workloads. Access EC2 GPU instances, SageMaker for ML development, Bedrock for foundation models, and Trainium chips for training.
AWS Trainium Credits - up to $300,000 in additional credits for startups using AWS AI chips. AWS Trainium and Inferentia are custom-designed chips for ML training and inference at a lower cost than GPU alternatives. Trainium2 delivers up to 40% better price-performance for training large models, while Inferentia2 optimizes inference costs. These chips power Amazon's own services and are available through EC2 Trn1 and Inf2 instances. Perfect for startups looking to reduce ML compute costs while maintaining performance
Cloudflare Top Tier - credits plus 3 enterprise domains for high-growth/AI startups with Tier 1 VC. Cloudflare operates one of the world's largest networks, spanning 310+ cities and interconnecting with 13,000 networks globally. Their platform provides everything from DDoS protection and CDN to zero-trust security and serverless computing with Workers. For AI startups, Cloudflare offers specialized tools like AI Gateway for managing and observing AI traffic, plus R2 object storage with zero egress fees. This top-tier package includes enterprise-grade features that typically cost thousands per month - making it invaluable for startups building at scale
Retool for Startups - $25,000 credits (100% off Year 1) plus $200K + in partner credits. Retool is the low-code platform for building internal tools fast. Connect to any database or API, drag and drop UI components, and deploy powerful admin panels, dashboards, and CRUD apps in hours instead of weeks. Features include 100+ pre-built integrations, custom JavaScript support, role-based access control, and audit logs. Used by Amazon, DoorDash, and Plaid for their internal operations tools
Google Cloud Scale Tier - up to $200,000 in credits over 2 years with dedicated support. Google Cloud Platform offers comprehensive infrastructure including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Firebase. The Scale tier provides Year 1 100% coverage up to $100K and Year 2 20% discount up to $100K more. Includes a dedicated Startup Success Manager for technical guidance. Access to 35+ regions, global network, and integrated AI/ML services through Vertex AI
AssemblyAI Startup Program - up to $150,000 in API credits for transcription, speaker diarization, and sentiment analysis. AssemblyAI provides state-of-the-art speech-to-text AI models through a simple API. Their Universal model offers industry-leading accuracy across accents and audio quality, while LeMUR enables LLM-powered analysis of transcribed content. Features include real-time transcription, speaker diarization, sentiment analysis, entity detection, and chapter summaries. With PII redaction and custom vocabulary support, AssemblyAI handles enterprise use cases from call centers to podcasts. Powers voice features at Spotify, Vox, and CallRail
Azure OpenAI Service - up to $150,000 in Azure credits usable for GPT models and OpenAI APIs. Azure OpenAI Service provides access to OpenAI's powerful models (GPT-5, GPT-5o, DALL-E, Whisper) through Microsoft's enterprise cloud. Get the same models as OpenAI's API but with Azure's security, compliance, and regional availability. Features include content filtering, private networking, responsible AI tools, and fine-tuning capabilities. With SLAs, HIPAA compliance, and seamless Azure integration, Azure OpenAI enables enterprise AI deployments at scale. Used by Mercedes-Benz, ATu0026T, and Ikea
Microsoft Founders Hub Scale Tier - $150,000 in Azure credits over 4 years with serverless GPU access. This top-tier Microsoft program provides substantial credits for scaling startups. Access Azure OpenAI Service for GPT models, serverless GPUs for ML training, and the full Azure suite including Cosmos DB, AKS, and more. The Scale tier requires a VC referral, targeting portfolio companies of Microsoft-approved investors. Includes access to Microsoft partner benefits and technical support
