Free credits and discounts, curated for founders.
Cloud credits, software discounts and UAE-specific programs that reduce your burn before you earn. This list is editorial: Startup Roof is not affiliated with these providers and takes no referral fees.
Honest note: amounts and eligibility change frequently and often require an incorporated company, an accelerator affiliation or an application. Always confirm current terms on the provider page before you plan around a number.
Cloud and AI
AWS Activate
AWS credits for early-stage companies. Tiers depend on funding stage and affiliation. Check current terms →
CloudGoogle Cloud for Startups
Google Cloud credits and technical support for eligible startups. Check current terms →
Cloud + AIMicrosoft for Startups
Azure credits plus access to Microsoft tools and offers. Check current terms →
AIOpenAI startup offers
API credit programs for eligible startups have been offered periodically. Check current terms →
HostingVercel
Generous free tier, with startup programs offered periodically. Check current terms →
Dev toolsGitHub
Free and discounted plans for early teams, with startup offers periodically. Check current terms →
Software and operations
Notion for Startups
Extended free access to paid plans for eligible early-stage companies. Check current terms →
CRMHubSpot for Startups
Discounted access to the HubSpot CRM platform for eligible startups. Check current terms →
CollaborationMiro
Startup plans and credits have been offered for eligible teams. Check current terms →
PaymentsStripe
Payments infrastructure; Atlas handles US incorporation for international founders. Check current terms →
UAE-specific programs
Hub71
Abu Dhabi ecosystem with cohort programs and incentive packages for accepted startups. Check current terms →
DubaiMBRIF
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund: innovation support, guarantees and benefits for members. Check current terms →
DubaiDubai SME
Dubai government entity supporting entrepreneurs with development programs and incubation. Check current terms →
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