IONOS Cloud Startup Program

IONOS gives eligible startups up to $100K in cloud credits across its Public Cloud portfolio.

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IONOS Cloud Startup Program is a cloud and infrastructure perk from IONOS worth up to $100,000 in credits, available for up to 24 months, for incorporated startups.

Who qualifies
Incorporated
Benefit type
Credits
While you apply

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What you get

Inside IONOS Cloud Startup Program

Two tiers: SPARK ($5,000 in credits) for early builders and ACCELERATE (up to $100,000) for scaling infrastructure, usable flexibly across the IONOS Cloud portfolio, followed by an alumni year of discounted pricing.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 27, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
Incorporated
Startup stage
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
1 year
How to claim

How to apply for IONOS Cloud Startup Program

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Sign up for IONOS Cloud, complete the startup application
  2. 2activate credits after review.
Good to know: Added 2026-08-27-p1 (measured 5x expansion); source on provider domain cloud.ionos.com.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 27, 2026

Value is the headline maximum IONOS advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

IONOS Cloud Startup Program: common questions

How much is IONOS Cloud Startup Program worth?

IONOS Cloud Startup Program is worth up to $100,000 in credits, available for up to 24 months.

Who qualifies for IONOS Cloud Startup Program?

IONOS Cloud Startup Program is for incorporated pre-seed, seed and Series A startups.

How do I apply for IONOS Cloud Startup Program?

Sign up for IONOS Cloud, complete the startup application, then activate credits after review.

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

1 year

Is IONOS Cloud Startup Program available outside the US?

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

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