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Oracle for Startups

Corporate startup program Austin, United States Run by Oracle Since 2016 oracle.com

InvestmentEquity-freeno equity taken
Credits and perksNone statedMaximum across tiers
Program length—
Companies supported—

Overview

Oracle's program for startups building on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). It grew out of the Oracle Startup Cloud Accelerator, a six-month program first run in Bengaluru and later expanded to other Indian and international cities, and became a free, self-serve membership offering cloud discounts, credits and technical and go-to-market support.

What startups get

Self-serve membership that has offered a 70% discount on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for two years and US$500 in starting cloud credits, with the option to apply for more, plus help from Oracle cloud architects with migration, mentoring, and go-to-market and event exposure with Oracle customers. Regional tracks such as the Latin American Startup Growth Engine award larger OCI credit grants at Oracle's discretion.

Details

Type
Corporate startup program
Run by
Oracle
Headquarters
Austin, United States
Runs in
Global
Format
Self-serve enrolment, rolling
Who can apply
Privately held technology startups that are not existing OCI customers
Standard terms
Equity-free
Started
2016
Status
Active
Website
oracle.com

Notable alumni

About this data

Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.

  1. oracle.com/startup
  2. entrepreneurship.ieee.org/2022_announcing-oracle-powered…
  3. iotevolutionworld.com/fog/articles/431954-oracle-opens-do…
  4. hub.causo.ai/guides/how-to-apply-to-oracle-for-startups-2026
  5. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oracle_Corporation