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Scaleway

Scaleway Startup Program

$1K – $36K
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Up to €36K in Scaleway cloud credits plus architect support for European startups.

Scaleway hands out €1K–€36K in infrastructure credits depending on your stage, plus direct access to their solution architects for technical guidance. You also get invited to their 800+ startup community and partner ecosystem (worth €250K+ in theory). The program is genuinely EU-focused—they're not trying to be global—so if you're building in Europe and need compute, storage, or networking, this covers real costs. The main catch: you need to be early-stage and European. Credits are time-limited, so you'll burn through them or lose them.

3 tiers

Tier 1

Founders Program

For youngest projects launching in startup-friendly environment with initial cloud cost coverage

$1K

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Application difficulty: Easy Benefits: Standard Duration: 1 year

Benefits

  • €1,000 cloud credits over 1 year
  • Technical content library and scaling resources
  • Multi-cloud product access
  • Dedicated Program Lead onboarding
  • Access to Scaleway community Slack channel (800+ members)

Eligibility

  • Early-stage startups
  • Pre-revenue projects

How to apply

  1. 1

    Create Scaleway Account

    Scaleway can't process your application without an account

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  2. 2

    Complete Application Form

    Fill out the application form (~15 minutes)

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Tier 2

Early Stage

Six-month program for pre-seed to seed stage startups

$9K

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Application difficulty: Medium Benefits: Strong Duration: 6 months

Benefits

  • €9,000 credits over 6 months
  • Infrastructure optimization guidance
  • Customer Success Manager support
  • Eligibility for case studies and webinars

Eligibility

  • Pre-seed to seed stage
  • Registered startup
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Tier 3

Growth Stage

For scaling startups from seed to series A

$36K

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Application difficulty: Medium Benefits: Exceptional Duration: 1 year

Benefits

  • €36,000 annual credits
  • 24/7 technical support
  • Partner offers (€250k+ value)
  • Trade show access and beta product early access
  • Technical masterclasses and startup events

Eligibility

  • Seed to Series A
  • Scaling infrastructure needs
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Pros

  • ✓ €1K–€36K in actual infrastructure credits, no equity stake
  • ✓ Direct access to solution architects for technical troubleshooting, not just a chatbot
  • ✓ Genuine European startup community (800+ members) with peer learning and partnership opportunities

Cons

  • ✗ EU-only eligibility; non-European founders need not apply
  • ✗ Credits expire after 12 months—unused balance is forfeited
  • ✗ Scaleway's product range is narrower than AWS/GCP, so credits may not cover everything you need

Frequently asked questions

What is the Scaleway Startup Program?
A time-limited cloud partnership program providing infrastructure credits and technical assistance. Participants leverage Scaleway's public cloud infrastructure along with advisory resources and community support.
Who can apply to the program?
Scaleway accepts applications from startups at any stage. The admission committee prioritizes projects demonstrating innovative use of cloud infrastructure.
How long does the program last?
The program end date is scheduled exactly 6 or 12 months after Scaleway invites you in, depending on your stage. For instance, if you submit your application before June 15th and get selected, then the Program runs from July 1st to January 1st or June 30th of the following year. Periodically, they will sit together with you and review your consumption and plan all necessary adjustments ahead of time.
How can I benefit most from the program?
Beyond cloud credits, Scaleway provides architecture guidance from their technical engineers, access to a global startup community, and visibility opportunities through case studies and events.
Are there any costs to join?
No participation fees. Scaleway covers the cloud credits, with users responsible only for usage beyond allocated credits.
Where can I get more information?
Interested startups should contact Scaleway's program team at startup-program@scaleway.com.

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