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Akamai Cloud Rise Startup Program

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Rise is a three-year startup program from Akamai (formerly Linode) that provides between $500 and $120,000 in cloud credits during the first year, along with guidance from solutions engineers, community networking, and dedicated account management. In the second and third years, participants continue to receive discounted cloud services, ensuring affordable scalability for early-stage businesses.

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Starting from

$500

→

Up to

$120,000

Program Tiers

Rise Membership

Qualify for anywhere from $500 to $120,000 of credits in your first year, then enjoy discounts in years two and three.

Credit Value

$120,000

Duration

3 years total

Benefits

Stellar
Stellar
Premium benefits for established projects
Level 3
Infrastructure credits up to $120,000 during the first year
24/7 priority customer support
One-on-one cloud consulting and migration assistance
Dedicated account manager and solution engineers
Access to a community of startups, alumni, and experts

Eligibility

Earth Gravity
Earth Gravity
Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck
Level 2
Established less than 7 years
Has a company website and corporate email
At least one: paid employees (beyond founders), active non-friends/family users, or generating revenue
Plans to use Akamai as a primary infrastructure provider
Current business has not previously been a part of Rise

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1

Create Akamai (Linode) Account

Use your corporate email and valid credit card. Be sure to designate the account as commercial by including a corporate entity in the Company field.

Register
2

Review Qualifications & Apply

Confirm your business meets the Rise Membership Qualifications, then submit the application.

Apply
3

Interview with Rise Team

If your application is accepted for review, a program representative will schedule an interview.

4

Receive Credits & Next Steps

Upon acceptance, credits are added to your account, and your program coordinator will help you get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

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