Google’s $350k AI Cloud Credits Now Come With Free Technical Debt, Gemini Access

Google has launched an updated 2026 guide for startups, offering a range of programs, funding, and accelerators to support early-stage companies. The Google for Startups Cloud Program provides eligible startups with access to Google Cloud credits, ranging from $2,000 to $350,000, alongside mentorship from teams at DeepMind, Google Labs, and Google Cloud. The company's investment arms, including AI Futures Fund, Gradient Ventures, CapitalG, and GV, offer funding opportunities for startups, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $200 million. Google's accelerators, such as the AI Futures Fund and Google.org Accelerator, provide structured mentorship and technical guidance. The program also includes partnerships with industry leaders, offering deep discounts and exclusive access to tools like MongoDB Atlas and GitLab Ultimate. The 2026 guide consolidates the newest launches from all Google programs, with applications open for startups to access these resources. Google Cloud Next '26, scheduled for April 22-24 in Las Vegas, will feature masterclasses and 1:1 sessions with Cloud Customer Engineers.