Sunrise Startup Program
Sunrise Startup Program: $10,000 in credits
Cloudzy's Sunrise startup program empowers early-stage startups with up to $8,000 in cloud VPS credits in the first year, a 30% rebate on VPS purchases in the s
- No sponsor required
- Two-year benefit window
- Bundled consulting & support
- Predictable monthly distribution
About Sunrise Startup Program
- Up to $8,000 in VPS credits in year one (~$660/month), plus 30% rebate on purchases in year two.
- Includes 24 hours of free DevOps consulting and 24/7 business-level support—no sponsor required.
- Best for seed/early-stage startups founded within 5 years with an active company website.
Cloudzy is a cloud VPS and infrastructure provider. The Sunrise Startup Program gives early-stage founders monthly cloud credits, a second-year discount, consulting hours, and priority support to reduce infrastructure costs during critical growth phases.
Sunrise Startup Program at a glance
Cloudzy is a cloud VPS and infrastructure provider. The Sunrise Startup Program gives early-stage founders monthly cloud credits, a second-year discount, consulting hours, and priority support to reduce infrastructure costs during critical growth phases.
- $8,000Year 1 credits (monthly distribution)
- 30%Rebate on VPS purchases in year 2
- 24 hoursFree DevOps consulting
- 5 yearsMax company age for eligibility
The Sunrise Startup Program offer explained
Cloudzy provides $8,000 in cloud VPS credits distributed monthly throughout your first year (~$660/month), reducing your compute and storage costs to zero during that period. In year two, you receive a 30% rebate on any VPS purchases you make, extending savings beyond the initial credit window.
Heads up: credit programs change their terms and caps regularly — confirm the current offer on the application page before you plan around it.
Apply to Sunrise Startup ProgramEligibility & key terms
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Stage | Seed or early-stage (no specific round requirement stated) |
| Company age | Founded within the last 5 years |
| Requirements | Active company website; no VC sponsor mandate |
| Credit validity | 12 months (year 1); rebate applies year 2 |
| Application | Direct application (details on Cloudzy site) |
How Sunrise Startup Program compares
Here's how Sunrise Startup Program stacks up against other cloud infrastructure credits in the same category:
| Program | Headline offer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Startup Program | $10,000 in credits | This page |
| Oracle for Startups | Up to $100K in free OCI credits | Cloud Provider Credits |
| Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub | Up to $150K Azure credits + GitHub Enterprise free | Cloud Provider Credits |
| AWS Activate | Up to $100K in free AWS credits | Cloud Provider Credits |
How to apply for Sunrise Startup Program
- Verify eligibility
Confirm your company was founded within 5 years and has a live website.
- Apply via Cloudzy
Submit application through Cloudzy's Sunrise program page with company info and use-case details.
- Await approval
Cloudzy reviews and approves applications; timeline not publicly specified—follow up if needed.
- Activate and deploy
Once approved, credits appear in your account monthly; begin provisioning VPS instances and storage.
Sunrise turns Cloudzy's infrastructure into a 24-month runway extension: free compute in year one, discounted purchases in year two, plus hands-on DevOps help to get it right.SaaSTweaks editorial
Who should apply — and who shouldn't
Apply if
- You're a seed or Series A startup needing immediate compute/storage cost relief.
- You plan to scale infrastructure significantly and want expert DevOps guidance included.
- You value 24/7 business-level support and want to avoid vendor-lock-in concerns with a transparent rebate model.
- You have a website and can apply directly without needing a VC sponsor or accelerator affiliation.
Skip if
- Your infrastructure needs are minimal or you're already profitable with low cloud spend.
- You require credits from a hyperscaler (AWS, GCP, Azure) for broader ecosystem compatibility.
- You need credits beyond 12 months or cannot commit to Cloudzy's VPS product for year two.
More Cloud Provider Credits
If Sunrise Startup Program isn't the right fit, compare it against Oracle for Startups, Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, AWS Activate, Google Cloud for Startups — or browse the full Cloud Provider Credits category.
Final verdict
Apply — strong program.
Sunrise offers genuine, no-sponsor-required infrastructure relief for early-stage founders with a 24-month runway (credits + rebate). The included DevOps consulting and priority support add real value beyond raw credits, and eligibility is broad enough for most seed/early-stage teams.
Apply to Sunrise Startup ProgramCapabilities
- • $8,000 in year 1 VPS credits
- • Monthly credit distribution (~$660/month)
- • 30% rebate on year 2 purchases
- • 24 hours of free DevOps consulting
- • 24/7 business-level customer support
- • No sponsor or accelerator requirement
- • 5-year company age eligibility window
- • Covers compute, storage, and bandwidth
How to claim
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