IONOS CLOUD Startup Program
The cloud that grows with your startup

Scale your business at your pace or at high speed. We give you the support and infrastructure to make it happen.

  • Up to $100,000 for your cloud infrastructure
  • Scalable and competitively priced services
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Startup Program

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Take your startup to the next level

With the IONOS CLOUD , you can bring your vision to market faster. It is secure, flexible, and competitively priced. Our cloud delivers maximum scalability and powerful developer tools. We support you from the first prototype to global expansion without compromising security or data protection. Whether you are building an MVP or rolling out existing workloads, the IONOS CLOUD  Startup Program gives you speed, full data control, and the resources you need to reach your next stage of growth.

Resources you'll get to help you level up:

  • Free technical support around the clock
  • Access to all IONOS CLOUD  products and resources
  • Up to $100,000 in credits for your own cloud solution
  • Big discounts on cloud infrastructure, including during the alumni phase

Your startup funding in three steps

1. Submit your application

Sign up for the IONOS CLOUD  for free and complete your application. A complete application improves your chances of receiving higher credits.

2. Explore the IONOS CLOUD

Test-drive the IONOS CLOUD  while we review your application. We will get back to you with your approved conditions.

3. Launch with IONOS CLOUD

Use your startup credits and unlock all program benefits. To activate your credits, you need to enter your payment information.

Two years of support for sustainable growth

You receive generous starter credits in year one. In the following alumni phase, you benefit from an additional year of discounted pricing on your entire IONOS CLOUD  Infrastructure.

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The right program for your next step

Cloud support you need to reach your next milestones faster.
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Step into the cloudScale at high speed
Want to build your digital solution on a scalable infrastructure? Get $5,000 in credits for all IONOS CLOUD products.Ready to scale and expand your existing infrastructure? Secure up to $100,000 in credits for all IONOS CLOUD products.
Step into the cloud
SPARK
ACCELERATEScale at high speed
Want to build your digital solution on a scalable infrastructure? Get $5,000 in credits for all IONOS CLOUD products.
SPARK
ACCELERATEReady to scale and expand your existing infrastructure? Secure up to $100,000 in credits for all IONOS CLOUD products.
Startups can participate once if founded less than 5 years ago. A company website is required for acceptance into the IONOS CLOUD Startup Program.