Cloudflare Startup Credits
Three credit tiers, $10,000 to $350,000, based on how much you've raised and whether you're funded by a Cloudflare partner.
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Cloudflare offers eligible startups up to $350,000 in credits and resources, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (up to series b).
Available programs
Up to $350,000
Cloudflare for Startups
Three tiers: $10,000 (bootstrapped or under $1M raised), $100,000 (under $5M raised and funded by an affiliated partner), $350,000 ($5M+ raised and funded by an affiliated partner). R2 credits are capped at $10,000, Workers AI caps vary by tier, AI Gateway is temporarily excluded, and domain registration and premium network services are excluded.
- $10,000 in credits if bootstrapped or under $1M raised, no minimum funding required
- $100,000 in credits and technical sessions if under $5M raised and funded by an affiliated partner; an account manager depends on the case
- Up to $350,000 in credits, biweekly office hours with a Solutions Architect, an account manager, and priority support if $5M+ raised and funded by an affiliated partner
- Use credits on Cloudflare Workers, R2 (capped at $10,000), CDN, and security tools
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Do you qualify for Cloudflare?
You likely qualify if
- Building a technology product with a live website and a business email on your domain
- Founded within the last 10 years
- Bootstrapped or under $1M raised for the $10k tier; funded by an affiliated partner for the $100k and $350k tiers
You won't qualify if
- An established business that is not an early-stage startup
- Not building a software/SaaS product that meaningfully uses Cloudflare tools
Common rejection reasons
- Company was founded more than 10 years ago
- Application lacks a valid company domain or business email
How to apply for Cloudflare
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Check eligibility
Be founded within the last 10 years, funded within the last 12 months (up to Series B), building a technology product with a live website, and applying for the first time.
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Find your tier
$10k if you are bootstrapped or have raised under $1M. $100k if you have raised under $5M from an affiliated partner. Up to $350k if you have raised $5M+ from an affiliated partner.
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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, including Workers and R2. R2 credits are capped at $10,000, Workers AI caps vary by tier, AI Gateway is temporarily excluded, and domain registration and premium network services are excluded.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Cloudflare give startups?
Cloudflare provides eligible startups with up to $350,000 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: Founded within the last 10 years; Funded within the last 12 months, up to Series B; Actively developing a technology product, with a live website.
Is Cloudflare free for startups?
Applying is free. Cloudflare provides up to $350,000 in credits and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Cloudflare?
1) Check eligibility, 2) Find your tier, 3) Apply via Cloudflare for Startups, 4) Activate credits. Full steps are on this page.
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