Startup credits / Cloudflare
Cloudflare startup credits 2026
Open. Last checked on the vendor page October 14, 2026
- Program
- Cloudflare for Startups
- Current amount
- Tier 3 $10k (bootstrapped or under $1M raised, no partner). Tier 2 $100k (under $5M, affiliated partner). Tier 1 $350k ($5M+, partner). 1 year. Workers AI capped $2.5k/$10k/$50k by tier, R2 $10k, AI Gateway not covered
- Who qualifies
- Founded within 10 yrs, up to Series B, tech product, live public website, active on LinkedIn, X or GitHub, business email on the company domain. Tier 3 says no minimum funding, but the qualify list also says funded within last 12 months: these conflict, mark MAYBE and ask Cloudflare if you have never raised
- Self-funded OK?
- Yes, $10k tier
- How to apply
- cloudflare.com/forstartups
Summarized from the vendor page. The vendor page is always the final word: cloudflare.com/forstartups
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How much are Cloudflare startup credits in 2026?
Tier 3 $10k (bootstrapped or under $1M raised, no partner). Tier 2 $100k (under $5M, affiliated partner). Tier 1 $350k ($5M+, partner). 1 year. Workers AI capped $2.5k/$10k/$50k by tier, R2 $10k, AI Gateway not covered. Checked on the vendor page on October 14, 2026.
Who qualifies for Cloudflare for Startups?
Founded within 10 yrs, up to Series B, tech product, live public website, active on LinkedIn, X or GitHub, business email on the company domain. Tier 3 says no minimum funding, but the qualify list also says funded within last 12 months: these conflict, mark MAYBE and ask Cloudflare if you have never raised
Can a self-funded startup get Cloudflare credits?
Yes, $10k tier.
How do I apply for Cloudflare startup credits?
Apply on the vendor page: https://cloudflare.com/forstartups. Notes: cloudflare.com/forstartups. Confirm the amount and rules on that page before you submit.
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