🚀 Startup Credits & Programs Guide
Curated for SaaS startups — July 2026. 65+ programs, $2M+ in potential credits.
🔗 Unlock Cascades — Do These First
These force-multiplier programs unlock cascades of partner deals that stack with everything else:
- Stripe Atlas ($500) → unlocks AWS, Notion, Mercury, Xero credits ($50K+)
- NVIDIA Inception (free, 10 min) → unlocks better AWS terms + AI credits
- Brex/Mercury (free banking) → unlocks SaaS discount marketplace
- Microsoft Founders Hub (self-serve) → $1K-$5K Azure + OpenAI credits
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📌 Pro Tips
- Use company-domain email (not Gmail) — #1 rejection reason across all programs
- Have a live website before applying — most programs check
- Apply to "Must Apply" programs first — they're the highest value for most SaaS stacks
- Many programs stack — you can use Vercel + Cloudflare CDN + PostHog analytics together
- Several programs require "new customer" status — apply before signing up for free tiers
- Track credit expiration dates — most expire in 12 months
- creditforstartups.com and saastweaks.com/startup-credits aggregate 270+ programs
- If you get into an accelerator (even a local one), many partner programs unlock automatically
- Prioritize programs with no VC requirement if you're bootstrapped
- One-time programs (Cloudflare, Sentry) should be timed strategically — apply when you'll use them most