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Cloudways Startup Program

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The Cloudways Startup Program offers tailored support for startups through a three-tiered approach: Build, Grow, and Expand. It provides Cloudways platform credits (up to $50,000), hosting discounts (15-20% off monthly invoices), 24/7 priority technical support, exclusive support add-ons, and personalized mentorship. Designed for both bootstrapped and funded startups, the program enables businesses to build, grow, and expand with expert guidance and strategic resources.

Tiers

Build Tier

up to 15,000

For early-stage startups, offering up to $15,000 in Cloudways platform credits, a 15% discount on monthly invoices, 24/7 technical support, free Advanced Support Add-on, and personalized mentorship via the Build Toolkit.

  • Up to $15,000 Cloudways platform credit
  • 15% off monthly hosting invoice
  • 24/7 Priority Technical Support
  • Free Advanced Support Add-on ($1,200/year)
  • Personalized mentorship via Build Toolkit
Eligibility
  • Business website with domain email
  • Active Cloudways trial account
  • Less than $1M in funding
  • Not an agency
Effort: Very low 1 step to apply
  1. Join Waitlist. Submit your details on the Cloudways Startup Program page to join the waitlist and get evaluated. Join Now ↗

Grow Tier

up to 25,000

Targeted at startups with product-market fit, offering up to $25,000 in Cloudways platform credits, a 20% discount on monthly invoices, free Premium Support Add-on, and enhanced visibility through founder interviews and case studies.

  • Up to $25,000 Cloudways platform credit
  • 20% off monthly hosting invoice
  • 24/7 Priority Technical Support
  • Free Premium Support Add-on ($6,000/year)
  • Founder interviews and case study promotion
Eligibility
  • Business website with domain email
  • Active Cloudways trial account
  • Series-A funding or achieved product-market fit
  • Not an agency
Effort: Low 1 step to apply
  1. Join Waitlist. Submit your details on the Cloudways Startup Program page to join the waitlist and get evaluated. Join Now ↗

Expand Tier

up to 50,000

Designed for startups poised for market expansion, offering up to $50,000 in Cloudways platform credits, a 20% discount on monthly invoices, advanced mentorship, product spotlight features, and enterprise-level growth resources.

  • Up to $50,000 Cloudways platform credit
  • 20% off monthly hosting invoice
  • 24/7 Priority Technical Support
  • Free Premium Support Add-on ($6,000/year)
  • Product spotlight and advanced mentorship
Eligibility
  • Business website with domain email
  • Active Cloudways trial account
  • Series-B funding or seeking market expansion
  • Not an agency
Effort: Moderate 1 step to apply
  1. Join Waitlist. Submit your details on the Cloudways Startup Program page to join the waitlist and get evaluated. Join Now ↗

FAQ

What benefits does the Cloudways Startup Program provide?

It offers startups Cloudways platform credits up to $50,000, hosting discounts ranging from 15% to 20% off monthly invoices, 24/7 priority technical support, exclusive support add-ons, and tailored mentorship through distinct Build, Grow, and Expand tiers.

Who is eligible to apply for the program?

Eligible startups must have a business website with a domain email and an active Cloudways trial account. Eligibility criteria vary by tier: less than $1M in funding for Build, Series-A funding or product-market fit for Grow, and Series-B funding or a market expansion strategy for Expand. Agencies are not eligible.

How can startups join the Cloudways Startup Program?

Startups can join the waitlist by submitting their details on the Cloudways Startup Program page, after which Cloudways will review eligibility and onboard approved candidates.

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