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Etherlink builders can now access up to $200K in Google Cloud credits and dedicated Web3 engineering support.
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The partnership builds on Tezos’ collaboration with Google Cloud, expanding real-world blockchain infrastructure and developer resources.
Etherlink has joined the Google Cloud Web3 Startup Program. Through this Partnership, Etherlink’s developer ecosystem will enjoy enhanced infrastructure, mentorship, and go-to-market support.
Etherlink is a non-custodial, EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain built on Tezos Smart Rollups, offering decentralized governance, fraud proofs, and censorship resistance. The Google Cloud Web3 Startup Program is an initiative that supports early-stage blockchain and Web3 projects. It does this by providing cloud credits, technical guidance, infrastructure tools, and go-to-market support to help developers build and scale decentralized applications using Google Cloud’s services.
Through this partnership, all builders in the Etherlink ecosystem will gain access to up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits and exclusive developer resources. They will be eligible for the Scale Tier of the Google Cloud Web3 Startup Program.
The partnership is a major step towards Etherlink’s growth as it continues to attract builders seeking scalability, reliability, and deep ecosystem support.
How This Program Will Make Building on Etherlink Faster and More Scalable
Etherlink has been running an initiative to empower developers building decentralized applications (dApps) and infrastructure on its EVM-compatible Layer 2 network powered by Tezos Smart Rollups.
Through the program, builders who have received a Tezos Foundation grant can apply directly via the Google Cloud Web3 Startup Program portal. This will give them access to enterprise-grade infrastructure, engineering resources, and go-to-market opportunities.
Participants will also receive exclusive access to the Google Cloud Web3 community. This will include a private Discord with Google Cloud product and engineering teams, as well as VIP passes to major industry events such as Paris Blockchain Week, Consensus, and TOKEN2049 Singapore. Rich Widmann, The Head of Web3 Strategy at Google Cloud.
“We’re seeing real momentum when developers have the tools and resources to just build. Remove the friction, and innovation follows.”
The collaboration builds on the Tezos Foundation’s previous initiatives with Google Cloud, which include deploying secure blockchain archives across six continents using the cloud provider’s global infrastructure.
According to Yann Régis-Gianas, Head of Engineering at Nomadic Labs, the program gives Etherlink developers a tangible edge:
“Having $200,000 in Google Cloud credits means builders on Etherlink can actually experiment and build without worrying about infrastructure costs eating into their runway.”
The partnership also opens doors to Google Cloud’s investor and VC networks, as well as exclusive learning sessions and webinars designed to accelerate startup growth.
Already, Etherlink’s total value locked (TVL) surpassed $70 million in October, boosted by integrations with Lombard Finance, Midas, and Oku.
With the collaboration, the barriers for Web3 developers will be lowered, making it easier for decentralized innovation.
