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Netherlands Startup Funding: Credits, Perks & Programs

Built for Dutch founders. A free directory of credits, perks, and programs open to Dutch companies. Every listing shows who qualifies, what it is worth, and how to apply.

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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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Databricks for Startups gives early-stage venture-backed startups up to $200,000 in credits across Databricks and Neon.

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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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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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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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Netherlands startup credits: cloud, data & AI

A Dutch BV qualifies for the global credit programs directly. Same application, same tiers, no US entity required.

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Netherlands startup funding FAQs

What funding is available for Dutch startups?

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

Do Dutch startups qualify for the big credit programs?

Yes. AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft accept applications from a Dutch BV on the same terms as anywhere. No US entity is required for credits.

Do I ever need a US company?

Only for US finance products like Ramp, or for some US investors. Stripe Atlas sets up a Delaware C-Corp from the Netherlands when that day comes.

Is this funding non-dilutive?

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