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Vultr x MeitY Startup Hub: cloud credits for Indian startups
Credit amount (provider's words)
$2,500 in Vultr Cloud Credits (valid 6 months); Series C+ may get up to $45,000; up to 20% post-credit discount
As stated by Vultr; not a guarantee. Vultr decides who is approved.
The Vultr MeitY Startup Hub offer is a cloud credit programme run with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), the Government of India's startup platform. Startups get $2,500 in Vultr Cloud Credits valid for six months, onboarding and quarterly technical sessions, and up to 20% off Vultr afterwards on a 12-month agreement. Series C+ startups may be evaluated for up to $45,000.
This is a Vultr cloud credit offer run with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), India's government startup platform. It gives smaller, short-term credits than Vultr's main programme, plus onboarding and quarterly enablement sessions. Larger Series C+ startups can be considered for a bigger allocation.
What you get
- $2,500 in Vultr Cloud Credits, valid for 6 months
- Group onboarding sessions and quarterly expert-led technical sessions
- Series C and above: may be eligible for up to $45,000 in credits under Vultr's advanced startup program, subject to evaluation and internal approval
- Up to 20% discount on Vultr services after the credit period, subject to a 12-month service agreement
Eligibility
- Startups accessing the offer through the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) collaboration
- Eligibility and approval are decided solely by Vultr. MSH acts only as an ecosystem facilitator
- Series C+ startups can ask to be evaluated for the advanced credit tier
How the Vultr MeitY Startup Hub offer works
Credit types and validity
- $2,500 Vultr Cloud Credits, valid 6 months
- Group onboarding and quarterly expert-led technical sessions
- Series C+: may qualify for up to $45,000 under Vultr's advanced startup program, subject to evaluation
- Up to 20% discount after the credit period, with a 12-month service agreement
How the credits are applied and when they expire
Sign up via 'Sign up to receive credits' on discover.vultr.com/meity-startup-hub-msh. Vultr alone decides eligibility (MSH only facilitates). Credits last six months and are consumed at full list price; after they end you can get up to 20% off by signing a 12-month service agreement. Series C+ startups contact Vultr for the advanced-tier evaluation.
For founders in India
Offered through MeitY Startup Hub, the Government of India's startup platform, but approval rests solely with Vultr, not MSH.
How to apply, step by step
- Open discover.vultr.com/meity-startup-hub-msh
- Click 'Sign up to receive credits' and complete the sign-up
- Wait for Vultr's eligibility decision
- Series C+ startups: contact Vultr for the advanced-tier evaluation
Documents and details to keep ready
- Not published. Vultr does not list documents for the MSH offer
Tips before you apply
- Plan to use the $2,500 within six months; credits are charged at full list price
- Only sign the 12-month agreement for the post-credit discount if you expect steady Vultr usage
- Series C+ startups should ask Vultr directly about the up-to-$45,000 advanced tier
- Attend the onboarding session to set up deployments efficiently
Terms to know
- Credits are valid for six months and charged at full list price while they last
- The post-credit discount applies only after the credit period and requires a 12-month agreement
Frequently asked questions
How much credit does the Vultr MeitY Startup Hub offer give?
$2,500 in Vultr Cloud Credits valid for six months; Series C+ startups may be considered for up to $45,000.
Who approves the Vultr MSH credits?
Vultr decides eligibility and approval solely; MeitY Startup Hub acts only as an ecosystem facilitator.
What happens after the Vultr credits run out?
You can get up to a 20% discount on Vultr services, subject to a 12-month service agreement.
How long are the Vultr MSH credits valid?
Six months, charged at full list price while they last.
Checked against Vultr's own pages on 15 October 2026. Official sources:
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