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Startups need freedom to experiment, move fast, and earn customer trust. With Cleura, you get a European partner that shares your values.
Accelerate without upfront costs
Get free cloud credits to build your first prototypes and launch your MVP without burning your runway.
Grow with confidence
Scale from your first users to thousands, all on the same open cloud foundation. No painful migrations, no vendor lock-in.
Keep your innovation safely in the EU
Host your data and workloads in the EU and earn customer trust from day one.
Built on open standards
Our OpenStack- and Ceph-based infrastructure gives you full control and flexibility to design your stack your way.
Access our ecosystem
Tap into a growing network of partners, mentors, and other innovators working on the same sovereign foundation.
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Get guidance from our experts and the chance to showcase your startup through Cleura’s channels and events.
Your application's cloud stack is likely
a long-term, strategic choice
– regardless of whether you realise that today.
Some startups choose a US hyperscaler without understanding the long-term consequences: vendor lock-in and rapidly escalating cloud costs as soon as the cloud credits run out. Cleura offers the best of both worlds: cloud credits to get you started and long-term independence in a cloud without vendor lock-in.
Don't let the value of your hard work and innovation disappear into cloud bills. Cleura's OpenStack cloud gives you the freedom to innovate, and to keep the value of what you create.
What’s included in the program
Get free cloud resources, expert guidance, and a sovereign foundation to build your startup from idea to scale.
Cloud resources
Up to €20 000 in free credits for compute, storage, and networking to build and launch your services.
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Connect with other founders and partners in the Cleura ecosystem.
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Join in 3 easy steps
Startups shouldn’t have to choose between speed and sovereignty. With Cleura, you get a trusted European cloud partner who believes in openness, compliance, and your freedom to innovate.
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Our team reviews your startup and sets up your free credits.
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Start building
Launch your projects on Cleura’s sovereign cloud.
Apply to the Startup Program
The Cleura Startup Program is currently full, so we're hitting pause on new applications for now. We want to make sure we can properly support the teams already on site and the ones coming through the pipeline, so we're keeping the intake closed for a bit.
We'll reopen the form as soon as space frees up.
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We’ve gathered the most common questions about the Cleura Startup Program so you know exactly what to expect before applying.
Program Terms & Fine Print
Open to early-stage, legally registered startups in Europe (proof may be required).
Participation is limited. When the program is full, new applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
One application per company; subsidiaries or corporate-owned startups are not eligible.
Free credits are valid for up to 18 months, non-transferable, no cash value.
Credits may be used only for development, testing, and early-stage production.
Credits apply to cloud resource usage only, not licenses (e.g., MS Server, MS SQL)
Large-scale production, crypto mining, or reselling is prohibited.
Benefits include credits and basic support (no consultancy or migration).
Cleura may direct services to specific regions for fair resource use.
Participants may be asked to provide a logo or case story for Cleura marketing.
Cleura's
Terms of Service
apply.
Cleura may change or end the program at any time.
After credits expire, usage continues on standard pay-as-you-go terms.
Contractual SLA, uptime and performance guarantees are not included with free program resources. You may add a paid SLA separately.
Who can apply?
The program is open to early-stage startups legally registered in Europe. Proof of registration may be required.
What do startups get?
Up to €20 000 in free Cleura Public Cloud credits for compute, storage, and networking, plus basic support and access to our community.
How long does the program last?
Credits are valid for up to 18 months. When they expire, you can continue on our standard pay-as-you-go plans.
Is there an SLA?
No SLA, uptime or performance guarantees apply to free program resources. You may add a paid SLA separately.
What can I use the credits for?
Credits may be used for development, testing, and early-stage production only. Large-scale production, crypto mining, or reselling services is not allowed.
Are spots limited?
Yes. We keep the program limited to ensure quality. When it’s full, new applicants are placed on a waitlist.
Can I use any tools?
Yes. Cleura is built using
OpenStack
and Ceph, so you can run your preferred frameworks, databases, and DevOps tools.
Will you use my logo?
We will not use your logo without your permission. We may ask you to share your logo or story so we can feature your startup on our site, campaigns, socials, events or in other forms of marketing. This is entirely voluntary.
Why Cleura instead of a US hyperscaler?
No vendor lock-in, and a cloud provider which cares about regulatory compliance. Cleura's cloud makes it much easier for you to comply with everything from the GDPR to NIS2. And we will not disclose your data to US authorities because we are not subject to US surveillance laws.
How do I apply?
Click “Apply to the Startup Program,” fill out the form, and our team will review your application.
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