Google Cloud is expanding its support for the Tezos ecosystem, announcing that developers building on the Etherlink Layer 2 network are now eligible for the Scale Tier of its Web3 Startup Program.
The initiative provides up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits, technical guidance, and access to a global Web3 community. It is designed to lower infrastructure costs and help Web3 projects build and scale more efficiently.
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Etherlink, a non-custodial, EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain powered by Tezos Smart Rollups, combines scalability with the security and governance features of the Tezos mainnet.
“We’re seeing real momentum when developers have the tools and resources to just build. Remove the friction, and innovation follows,” said Rich Widmann, Head of Web3 Strategy at Google Cloud.
Scale Tier Targets Funded Startups
The Scale Tier program is specifically aimed at funded startups and is designed to remove the high costs and technical friction.
Eligible builders include those funded by the Tezos Foundation, which has previously collaborated with Google Cloud to deploy secure copies of the Tezos blockchain across six continents, including archive nodes and blockchain backups.
Comprehensive Developer Support
For participants, the Scale Tier program offers more than just cloud credits. Builders gain technical support, solution architecture guidance, and access to Web3-focused engineering resources.
They also receive go-to-market support, introductions to Google Cloud’s investor and venture capital network, and VIP invitations to major Web3 events, including Paris Blockchain Week, Consensus, and TOKEN2049 Singapore.
Participants also join the Google Cloud Web3 community through an invite-only Discord channel, connecting with product and engineering teams, partners, and other startups.
Developers can apply for the Google Cloud Web3 Startup Program through the official website.
Ecosystem Growth and Momentum
Etherlink has seen strong ecosystem growth, with total value locked surpassing $70 million in October, alongside integrations with institutional-grade protocols such as Lombard Finance, Midas, and Oku.
The program aims to accelerate development, encourage experimentation, and strengthen Etherlink’s position as a leading EVM-compatible network within the Tezos ecosystem.
Why This Matters
By providing cloud credits and technical support, the program reduces barriers for builders and helps scale the next generation of Web3 applications.
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Etherlink is a non-custodial, EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain built on the Tezos network. It uses Smart Rollups to enhance scalability while maintaining security, censorship resistance, and decentralized governance. Etherlink allows developers to deploy Ethereum-style smart contracts with lower costs and faster transaction speeds.
The Google Cloud Web3 Startup Program is an initiative providing startups building blockchain applications with cloud credits, technical support, and infrastructure tools. It aims to reduce development costs, provide access to engineering expertise, and help projects scale globally.
Google Cloud credits are pre-paid amounts that can be used to access Google Cloud’s suite of services, including computing power, storage, database solutions, and developer tools. For Etherlink developers, these credits help run nodes, deploy smart contracts, and manage infrastructure without upfront costs
