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France Startup Funding: Credits, Perks & Programs

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Up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits over 2 years for Seed to Series A startups, up to $350,000 on the AI track, and $2,000 for pre-funded startups.

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Up to $200,000 in AWS credits through AWS Activate. Self-funded startups can get up to $5,000; startups backed by an Activate Provider can get up to $200,000. Credits also cover third-party models on Amazon Bedrock.

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Microsoft for Startups: $200 in Azure credits at signup, $5K after business verification, scaling up to $150K as Azure usage grows; investor-referred startups get a $1K starter grant and review for up to $150K. Pre-seed to Series B B2B startups.

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Grok for Startups from SpaceXSI (formerly xAI) gives venture-backed startups one credit balance across Grok, Grok Build, Grok Bot and the Grok API. Credits are sized by funding, revenue and current AI spend, aiming for about six months of real usage.

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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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Corporate cards and spend management for US, Canadian and UK startups. Through our partner link, founders get a $500 sign-on bonus, up to $350,000 in partner perks and $500 in Ramp Router inference credits.

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France startup credits: cloud, AI & software

A French SAS qualifies for the global cloud, AI and software programs directly, on the same terms as US startups.

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France startup funding FAQs

What funding is available for French startups?

Credit for Startups tracks 76 programs open to French founders, worth a combined $2.9M+. That includes Google Cloud, Cloudflare, Ramp. Every listing shows its value, eligibility, and how to apply.

Do French startups qualify for these credit programs?

Yes. A French SAS applies directly to AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and the rest on identical terms. No US entity needed for credits.

Is this funding non-dilutive?

Yes. Credits, perks, and programs come with no equity taken, and each listing shows the terms.