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Cloudflare
Cloudflare for Startups
Up to $250,000 edge credits
Partial / TieredVerified — OpenCloud & Infrastructure
Manually reviewed by our team
Tiered Cloudflare credits for Workers, R2, CDN, and security on the Developer Platform, aligned to bootstrapped through high-growth AI startup stages.
Program tiers
| Tier | Value | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootstrapped | $5K | self serve | Software product, ≤5 years old, matching email |
| Up-and-coming | $25K | self serve | Funded up to $1M |
| Seed-funded | $100K | vc or accelerator | $1M–$5M raised + approved partner |
| High-growth / AI | $250K | vc or accelerator | Tier-1 VC, AI mission-critical, or Workers Launchpad |
Eligibility
- Bootstrapped founders eligible
- Registered legal entity required
- Company website required
- Business email matching domain
- Separate legal entities can apply independently
How to apply
- 1Confirm eligibility (stage, funding, entity requirements) on the official program page
- 2Use a business email and website matching your legal entity domain
- 3Submit the application via the official apply link
- 4Activate credits within the provider's stated window after approval
Important notes
- Credits valid 12 months. Sub-limits apply (e.g., Workers AI, R2). Bootstrapped tier uses promo path; higher tiers require funding proof and/or VC partner affiliation.
- Separate legal entities can apply independently where terms allow distinct company accounts, domains, and billing.