Scaleway Startup Program

European cloud provider offering tiered credits for building and scaling on its multi-cloud and GPU infrastructure.

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Scaleway Startup Program is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Scaleway worth up to €36,000 cost-coverage for cloud services, for startups in Europe, the EU, EEA and 2 other regions.

Value: Up to €36,000
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Scaleway Startup Program

Up to EUR 36,000 in cloud credits (Growth tier: EUR 3,000/month for 12 months);
Early Stage tier up to EUR 9,000 over 6 months;
Founders tier up to EUR 1,000 over 12 months, plus technical guidance.

Source: The provider's official program page (scaleway.com/en/startup-program) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Idea Pre-seed Seed Series A

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: Europe, EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland
Recurring / expiry: Rolling: apply anytime
Other requirements: Registered European startup with a product or proof of concept and a credible AI/ML or cloud-native use case. Tier assigned by maturity.

How to claim

How to apply for Scaleway Startup Program

What to have ready

Your incorporation details (EIN or company registration)

Steps to apply

1Apply on the Scaleway Startup Program page; rolling admission reviewed by a committee.
2Contact startup-program@scaleway.com.

Good to know: Growth tier is the headline EUR 36,000; smaller tiers for earlier startups.

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Source: The provider's official program page (scaleway.com/en/startup-program) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Confirmed on November 14, 2026: the page still states “Up to €36,000 cost-coverage for cloud services”

Value is the headline maximum Scaleway advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

Scaleway Startup Program: common questions

How much is Scaleway Startup Program worth?

Scaleway Startup Program is worth up to €36,000 cost-coverage for cloud services. Up to EUR 36,000 in cloud credits (Growth tier: EUR 3,000/month for 12 months); Early Stage tier up to EUR 9,000 over 6 months; Founders tier up to EUR 1,000 over 12 months, plus technical guidance.

Who qualifies for Scaleway Startup Program?

Scaleway Startup Program is for idea-stage, pre-seed, seed and Series A startups in Europe, the EU, EEA and 2 other regions. Registered European startup with a product or proof of concept and a credible AI/ML or cloud-native use case. Tier assigned by maturity.

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

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

How do I apply for Scaleway Startup Program?

Apply on the Scaleway Startup Program page; rolling admission reviewed by a committee. Contact startup-program@scaleway.com.

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

Rolling applications; credits valid over the tier window (6-12 months).

Is Scaleway Startup Program available outside the US?

Scaleway Startup Program is available in Europe, the EU, EEA and 2 other regions.

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