Sakura Internet Startup Support

Sakura Internet's startup co-creation program Link up gives eligible startups up to ¥10,000,000 in Sakura Cloud coupons for up to a year, plus technical and business support, though new applications are currently paused.

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Sakura Internet Startup Support is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Sakura Internet worth up to ¥10,000,000 in coupons. Applications paused.

Applications paused

The provider is not accepting new applications at the latest check. Advertised benefits are shown for reference and are excluded from matched stacks.

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

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Application status
Applications paused
Benefit type
Discount
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What you get

Inside Sakura Internet Startup Support

Link up provides Sakura Cloud coupons for up to one year (up to ¥500,000 for companies without outside investment, up to ¥1,000,000 for funded companies, up to ¥10,000,000 for startups recommended by partner programs), with ImageFlux, high-power GPU servers and Sakura IoT also available, plus technical advice, hands-on training, a dedicated contact and promotion opportunities.

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

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
Any startup
Startup stage
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography
Japan
Recurring / expiry
Coupons valid for up to 1 year; new applications currently paused
Other requirements
Pre-seed to Series A startups, incorporated within the last 10 years, with their own product and a company website, and backed by a VC or angel, an accelerator or incubator, a partner coworking space or a partner community; a Sakura member ID is required, and companies that already received ¥1,000,000 or more in Sakura coupons or free benefits are not eligible.
If you don't qualify

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Questions

Sakura Internet Startup Support: common questions

Can I apply for Sakura Internet Startup Support now?

Applications paused. The provider's latest checked page says new applications are not being accepted. Check the official page for any change before planning to use this benefit.

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