E2E Networks Startup Program: GPU cloud credits for AI startups

What you get

• AI Explorer: $5K (₹5 Lakh) in free-to-use AI Cloud credits
• AI Builder: up to $50K (₹50 Lakh) in usage-based AI Cloud discounts
• AI Scaler: up to $100K (₹1 Crore) in usage-based AI Cloud discounts
• Credits work across all E2E services (GPU, CPU, storage, networking), and approved startups get an onboarding call

Eligibility

• Explorer: bootstrapped or early-stage, 10 or fewer employees, AI-first, founded within the last five years
• Builder: $2M+ raised, AI product beyond the prototype stage, founded within the last five years
• Scaler: $5M+ raised, substantial compute demand, founded within the last seven years
• All tiers: an established, legally incorporated company in any country. VC or accelerator backing is preferred but not required
• Excluded: established enterprises or corporate subsidiaries, consulting or agency businesses, crypto mining, credit resale, and startups without AI/ML or GPU needs

How the E2E Networks startup program works

Credit types and validity

• AI Explorer: $5K (₹5 Lakh) free-to-use AI Cloud credits
• AI Builder: up to $50K (₹50 Lakh) usage-based discounts
• AI Scaler: up to $100K (₹1 Crore) usage-based discounts
• Usable across GPU, CPU, storage and networking; onboarding call after approval

How the credits are applied and when they expire

Apply via the 4-step form on e2enetworks.com/startup-program. After approval (3–5 business days) credits are activated immediately and you get an onboarding call. Credits are valid 12 months from activation (extensions possible for strong engagement) and work on any E2E service. Afterwards you move to pay-as-you-go; Builder and Scaler keep their usage-based discounts.

Approval time

3–5 business days

For founders in India

E2E is an Indian, listed cloud provider and shows amounts in INR (₹5 Lakh / ₹50 Lakh / ₹1 Crore); GPU capacity runs in its Indian data centres, which helps with data-residency needs. Startups outside India can also apply.

How to apply, step by step

1. Go to e2enetworks.com/startup-program and click 'Apply Now'
2. Step 1 of the 4-step form: enter your first and last name, email, LinkedIn profile, phone, role and how you heard about E2E
3. Complete the remaining steps about your company, HQ country, funding and compute needs
4. E2E reviews within 3–5 business days. Credits are activated straight after approval and you get an onboarding call invite

Documents and details to keep ready

• Your LinkedIn profile URL (required on the form)
• Business email and phone number
• Proof of incorporation and funding raised, which sets your tier

Common reasons applications are declined

• Established enterprise or corporate subsidiary
• Consulting or agency business
• Crypto mining or credit resale
• No AI/ML or GPU compute need
• Not legally incorporated, or outside the tier's age/funding limits

Tips before you apply

• Pick the tier that matches your funding: Explorer needs no VC, Builder needs $2M+, Scaler $5M+
• Have your LinkedIn URL and business email ready; the form asks for them first
• Note that Builder/Scaler are usage discounts, not free credits; budget accordingly
• Use the onboarding call to plan GPU reservations before credits start expiring

Terms to know

• Credits are valid for 12 months from activation. Extensions may be granted for strong engagement
• After credits run out you move to pay-as-you-go. Builder and Scaler tiers keep usage-based discounts