New Google Cloud customers who haven't used the free trial before.
What you get
A $300 welcome credit to spend across Google Cloud products within 90 days, including Vertex AI and the Gemini API. You won't be charged when the trial ends unless you choose to upgrade to a paid account.
How to claim it
Go to cloud.google.com/free and start the free trial
Provide a valid payment method (required for verification; not charged automatically)
Spend the $300 credit on Vertex AI, the Gemini API or other Google Cloud products within 90 days
Good to know
The 90-day window is per account and starts at signup. This trial credit is separate from Google Cloud's always-free usage tier. A credit card or other payment method is required, but the trial does not auto-charge when it ends.
Eligible startups get Google Cloud credits — up to $2,000 on the Start tier (no funding needed) or up to $200,000 over two years on the Scale tier — usable on Vertex AI and Gemini.
Free value
$200,000
Card required
No card
Expiry
No fixed expiry
Who
Founded within 5 years of applying (10 years for Scale), with a Google Cloud account, a public website and a matching company email domain. The Scale tier requires equity funding (pre-seed to Series A; Series A within the last 12 months).