Looking to scale your startup while keeping infrastructure costs predictable and your data secure? The OVHcloud Startup Program 2026 supports startups building digital products on scalable cloud infrastructure — without taking any equity.
With up to €100,000 in cloud credits in Europe and up to $150,000 CAD in Canada, plus expert technical guidance and ecosystem visibility, OVHcloud helps startups scale confidently on their own terms.
If you’re building AI, SaaS, blockchain, cybersecurity, medtech, or data-intensive platforms — this program is designed for you.
Why Scaling Startups Are Migrating to OVHcloud
As startups grow, infrastructure stops being just a backend tool — it becomes a strategic lever. Hence, founders consistently prioritize:
- Predictable and transparent pricing
- No vendor lock-in
- High-performance compute for AI and data workloads
- Built-in compliance and security
- Strong data sovereignty positioning
For many European startups, relying on US-based cloud providers introduces data sovereignty and compliance concerns, particularly under GDPR.
OVHcloud offers a distinctly sovereign alternative. Your data stays under regional jurisdiction, giving startups a competitive advantage when working with enterprise or public-sector clients.
A compelling real-world example comes from Hopsworks’ migration case study, where the company documented its transition from AWS to a European cloud provider. After migrating, Hopsworks reported reducing cloud costs by 62% — while maintaining performance and gaining stronger infrastructure control.
The takeaway? Infrastructure strategy directly impacts margins, scalability, and long-term independence.
Program Perks: Build, Scale & Stay in Control
The OVHcloud Startup Program 2026 supports startups from Pre-Seed to Series A and further with:
- Cloud credits (region-specific amounts)
- Up to 20 hours of 1:1 technical consultation
- Constant support from a local OVHcloud Ambassador
- Access to market and funding
And importantly: No equity is taken.
Whether you’re optimizing costs, migrating infrastructure, or scaling across markets, the program provides structured support to accelerate growth.
Explore the Regional Tracks
The program operates through dedicated regional entities, ensuring local compliance, sovereignty, and ecosystem relevance.
Austria and Switzerland
Startups in Austria and Switzerland can receive up to €100,000 in cloud credits.
OVHcloud’s European infrastructure is particularly suited for startups in the following domains:
- DeepTech
- Healthcare
- Blockchain
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cybersecurity
For founders expanding across the EU, infrastructure sovereignty is increasingly a competitive advantage — especially in industries where GDPR compliance is critical.
Apply here: https://startup.ovhcloud.com/de/
Use event code STARTUS2026 when applying.
Estonia, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine
Startups in Estonia, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine can also access up to €100,000 in cloud credits.
This regional track is ideal for startups building solutions in the following domains:
- DeepTech
- Healthcare
- Blockchain
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cybersecurity
For scaling startups in these ecosystems, infrastructure decisions increasingly determine international expansion capability and operational cost control.
Apply here: https://startup.ovhcloud.com/en-ie/
Use event code STARTUS2026 when applying.
Canada
Canadian startups can receive up to $150,000 CAD in cloud credits.
With sovereign infrastructure hosted in Canada, OVHcloud is especially relevant for:
- Medtech & Healthtech startups requiring data residency
- Geotech platforms processing satellite imagery
- AI & machine learning companies
- Streaming, 3D, and video-heavy platforms
- SaaS B2B enterprise solutions
A common concern for scaling startups is migration effort. OVHcloud addresses this with a standardized stack and technical support designed to simplify transitions and reduce operational disruption.
For Canadian startups handling sensitive data, local sovereignty combined with scalability is a powerful differentiator.
Apply here: https://startup.ovhcloud.com/en-ca
Use event code STARTUS2026 when applying.
Powering Advanced AI & Edge Innovation
OVHcloud is not just about storage and compute; it also supports advanced, real-time AI innovation. It highlights how startups are deploying AI models closer to where data is generated — enabling:
- Lower latency
- Reduced bandwidth usage
- Faster real-time processing
- More efficient embedded AI performance
For AI startups, geotech platforms, video-processing companies, and data-heavy SaaS businesses, infrastructure performance directly affects product capability.
OVHcloud’s architecture is built to support these advanced workloads, making it a strong foundation for innovation at scale.
Ready to Scale with Confidence?
Infrastructure choices define how fast and how securely your startup can grow.
The OVHcloud Startup Program 2026 gives you the cloud credits, technical support, and sovereign infrastructure needed to scale without giving up equity or control.
If your product is cloud-ready and built for growth, now is the time to act!
Explore your regional track (see above) and apply today using event code STARTUS2026.
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