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Gcore for Startups

A cashback-style grant program for AI startups: spend $1 and get $1 back in non-expiring grant credit, with access to A100/H100/H200/B200/GB200 GPUs, inference, Kubernetes, storage, CDN and security.

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Gcore for Startups is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Gcore, offering Spend $1, get $1 back in grant credit, open to any startup.

Value: $1
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Stated by provider

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What you get

Inside Gcore for Startups

Cashback grant model (spend $1, get $1 back in grant credit) with no expiring promotional credits and no grant-hopping cycle, plus global GPU access (A100, H100, H200, B200 or GB200), serverless inference across 180+ points of presence, managed Kubernetes, object storage, CDN and security, migration support and white-labeled usage dashboards.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 6, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Early-stage AI startups GPU access Non-expiring grant credits Cashback model Global

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Grant credits do not expire (no promotional-credit expiry cycle).
Other requirements: Designed for early-stage AI startups; benefit scales with spend rather than a fixed credit cap.

How to claim

How to apply for Gcore for Startups

What to have ready

A short description of what your startup does
A company email on your own domain

Steps to apply

1Apply on the Gcore for Startups site at startups.gcore.com.

Good to know: Cashback grant structure avoids the usual credit-expiry and grant-hopping cycle; includes white-label dashboards for accelerators and universities.

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Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 6, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Gcore 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

Gcore for Startups: common questions

What do you get with Gcore for Startups?

Gcore for Startups offers Spend $1, get $1 back in grant credit.

Who qualifies for Gcore for Startups?

Gcore for Startups is for pre-seed, seed and Series A startups. Designed for early-stage AI startups; benefit scales with spend rather than a fixed credit cap.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Gcore for Startups?

No. Gcore for Startups is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Gcore for Startups?

Apply on the Gcore for Startups site at startups.gcore.com.

How long do I have to use Gcore for Startups, and does it expire?

Grant credits do not expire (no promotional-credit expiry cycle).

Is Gcore for Startups available outside the US?

Gcore for Startups is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.