Google Cloud Expands Support for Early Startups with 'Google for Startups Cloud Program'

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Google Cloud announced the 'Google for Startups Cloud Program' on the 3rd to support startups in the early stages of business.

Through the 'Google for Startups Cloud Program,' Google Cloud plans to provide startup customers with a consistent experience across all Google product suites, including Google Cloud infrastructure and services, and support founders in accessing Google mentoring, products, programs, and best practices.

Last year, Google Cloud focused on supporting startups to expand their businesses and thrive based on the cloud by announcing new resources and mentoring programs, hosting the Google Cloud Startup Summit, and nurturing a team of startup experts.

The 'Google for Startups Cloud Program' supports startups that have received Series A funding with up to $100,000 (approximately 120 million KRW) in Google Cloud usage fees for the first year. Most startups can start building infrastructure based on Google Cloud for free and focus more on innovation, growth, and customer acquisition. In the second year of the program, they can receive an additional 20% of Google Cloud usage fees up to $100,000 in credits.

Startups can use the credits provided by Google Cloud to leverage Google Cloud capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and analytics, and quickly develop and scale services on Google Cloud infrastructure using Firebase, Google Kubernetes Engine, and more.

The global 'Startup Success Team,' introduced last year by Google Cloud as a dedicated contact point for startups, supports early-stage startups. Through the two-year program, this team identifies each startup's needs and connects them with the appropriate Google teams to resolve issues related to technology, go-to-market strategies, and credits.

Startups can build services and enter markets through business and technical partnerships provided by Google Cloud. Google Cloud plans to actively support all startups worldwide, from founders entering initial prototypes to startups preparing for global expansion into new markets, enabling them to grow based on Google Cloud.

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