Cloudflare Startup Credits
Offers tiered startup credits from $5,000 to $250,000 based on funding stage.
Quick answer
Cloudflare offers eligible startups up to $250,000 in credits and resources, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (pre-seed – series a).
Available programs
Up to $250,000
Cloudflare for Startups
Tiered credits: $5,000 (bootstrapped), $25,000 (up-and-coming), $100,000 (seed-funded), $250,000 (high growth).
- $5,000 credits for bootstrapped startups
- $25,000 credits for up-and-coming startups
- $100,000 credits for seed-funded startups
- $250,000 credits for high-growth startups
- Access to Cloudflare Workers, R2, CDN, and security tools
Who qualifies for Cloudflare?
- Tiers based on stage (bootstrapped → high‑growth); building a software product; typically ≤5 years old.
How to apply for Cloudflare
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Check eligibility
You should be building a software product and are typically 5 years old or less. Credit tiers scale with your stage, from bootstrapped to high-growth.
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Confirm a qualifying partner
Cloudflare for Startups is offered through accelerators, incubators, and VC partners — have your affiliation or partner code ready.
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Apply via Cloudflare for Startups
Submit your company details at cloudflare.com/forstartups.
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Activate credits
Once approved, apply credits across Cloudflare’s developer platform — Workers, R2, and more.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cloudflare give startups?
Cloudflare provides eligible startups with up to $250,000 in credits and resources across its programs.
Does Cloudflare take equity from startups?
No. Cloudflare's startup credits and perks are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Cloudflare?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: Tiers based on stage (bootstrapped → high‑growth); building a software product; typically ≤5 years old..
Is Cloudflare free for startups?
Applying is free. Cloudflare provides up to $250,000 in credits and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Cloudflare?
1) Check eligibility, 2) Confirm a qualifying partner, 3) Apply via Cloudflare for Startups, 4) Activate credits. Full steps are on this page.
