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Akamai Cloud Rise Start-Up Program
Up to $120,000 cloud credits
Partial / TieredVerified — OpenCloud & Infrastructure
Manually reviewed by our team
Akamai Rise is a three-year startup program replacing the legacy Linode startup page, providing first-year cloud credits, solutions engineering, and ongoing discounts in years two and three.
Program tiers
| Tier | Value | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Membership | $120K | unknown | $500–$120K year 1; discounts years 2–3 |
Eligibility
- Bootstrapped founders eligible
- Registered legal entity required
- Company website required
- Business email matching domain
- Separate legal entities can apply independently
Important notes
- Credits range $500–$120K based on review. Requires Akamai Cloud account, <7 years old, corporate email, traction signals (employees, users, or revenue). linode.com/startup-program redirects to Akamai Rise.