Frequently asked questions

No cost, no commission, no percentage of the credits. We never ask for payment or card details. The credits go directly to your cloud account and are entirely yours.

There isn't one. We're building relationships with early-stage founders because our MBA students learn from them. If you never take an intern or speak to our cohort, nothing changes and you keep the credits. Read more on our about page.

We may receive partner benefits from cloud providers. You are never charged, and it does not affect the amount of credits you receive or the terms you get.

It depends on your stage and funding. AWS Activate ranges from about $1,000 to $100,000+, and Google for Startups Cloud runs up to $200,000 — or up to $350,000 for AI-first teams. See our AWS and Google Cloud guides for the tiers.

We reply to your application within one business day. Provider approval varies — smaller self-serve tiers can be near-instant, while larger partner-backed tiers may take a few days to a couple of weeks.

Not necessarily, but it helps. DPIIT recognition lets you request a Startup India Organization ID that opens a dedicated AWS path for Indian founders. If you're not recognised yet, there are still other routes — we'll walk you through them.

No. Nothing here is conditional. Taking an intern, sharing a project, or speaking to our cohort are all optional and entirely up to you, later.

Usually, yes. Most rejections come from fixable technicalities — a personal email, a free-tier account, a duplicate application, or a website that doesn't describe a product. Send us the rejection and we'll tell you what to change before re-submitting.

We use them only to evaluate your eligibility and submit your credit application. We don't sell or share them. See our privacy policy for details.