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Cloudways Startup Program

Managed cloud hosting platform offering startups tiered platform credits up to $50,000 plus 15-20% off monthly invoices, priority support, and mentorship.

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Cloudways Startup Program is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Cloudways worth up to $50,000 in Cloudways Platform credits, open to any startup.

Who qualifies
Any startup
Benefit type
Credits
Apply at Cloudways
What you get

Inside Cloudways Startup Program

Tiered: BUILD (up to $15,000 credits + 15% off), GROW (up to $25,000 + 20% off), EXPAND (up to $50,000 + 20% off), each with priority support, mentorship, and co-marketing.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 13, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

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Funding / backing
Any startup
Startup stage
Seed, Series A, Series B+
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Applications temporarily closed as of 2026; waitlist available
Other requirements
Cannot be an agency. Funding thresholds vary by tier (BUILD < $1M or bootstrapped; GROW Series A; EXPAND Series B).
How to claim

How to apply for Cloudways Startup Program

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
  • A live company website or product URL
Steps to apply
  1. 1Have a business website with a domain email and an active Cloudways trial
  2. 2apply (or join the waitlist).
Good to know: Program page live; new applications were paused with a waitlist at time of verification. Added 2026-08-18; source URL verified live and on the provider's own domain.
Apply at Cloudways

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 13, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Cloudways advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

Cloudways Startup Program: common questions

How much is Cloudways Startup Program worth?

Cloudways Startup Program is worth up to $50,000 in Cloudways Platform credits.

Who qualifies for Cloudways Startup Program?

Cloudways Startup Program is for seed, Series A and Series B+ startups. Cannot be an agency. Funding thresholds vary by tier (BUILD < $1M or bootstrapped; GROW Series A; EXPAND Series B).

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Cloudways Startup Program?

No. Cloudways Startup Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Cloudways Startup Program?

Have a business website with a domain email and an active Cloudways trial, then apply (or join the waitlist).

How long do I have to use Cloudways Startup Program, and does it expire?

Applications temporarily closed as of 2026; waitlist available

Is Cloudways Startup Program available outside the US?

Cloudways Startup Program is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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