Builders in the Etherlink ecosystem can now access the Scale Tier of the Google Cloud Web3 Startup Program, unlocking up to $200,000 in cloud credits along with advanced infrastructure and engineering support. The collaboration strengthens Etherlink’s role as a high-performance Layer 2 built on Tezos, empowering developers with enterprise-grade cloud resources for scalable Web3 applications.
This announcement follows earlier initiatives from the Tezos Foundation, which utilized Google Cloud’s global infrastructure to deploy a resilient, multi-continent mirror of the Tezos blockchain. The partnership demonstrates how cloud-native blockchain architecture can drive faster innovation, security, and global accessibility in decentralized ecosystems.
“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.
Empowering Etherlink Builders with Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure
Through the program, developers building on Etherlink with Tezos Foundation grants will gain access to a full suite of benefits, including:
- •$200,000 in Google Cloud Credits: Resources for hosting, scaling, and maintaining blockchain infrastructure and decentralized applications.
- •Technical Support & Solution Architecture: Hands-on guidance from Google Cloud engineers specializing in Web3 architecture and security optimization.
- •Web3 Engineering Resources: Access to a dedicated team focused on scaling decentralized systems and improving cloud-chain integration.
- •Go-to-Market Assistance: Exposure to Google’s investor and VC networks, alongside collaborative marketing and event participation.
Builders will also join the Google Cloud Web3 community — including an invite-only Discord channel connecting them with Google Cloud engineers, Web3 partners, and startups. Participants receive VIP access to Google Cloud-hosted events at global conferences such as Paris Blockchain Week, Consensus, and TOKEN2049 Singapore.
Boosting Etherlink’s On-Chain Innovation Momentum
Etherlink’s integration into the program aligns with its recent growth trajectory, as the Layer 2 platform’s Total Value Locked (TVL) surged beyond $70 million in October 2025. The ecosystem continues to attract institutional-grade protocols such as Lombard Finance, Midas, and Oku, enhancing liquidity and DeFi composability within the Tezos network.
“This collaboration with Google Cloud represents a significant advantage for builders choosing Etherlink,” said Yann Régis-Gianas, Head of Engineering at Nomadic Labs. “Having $200,000 in Google Cloud credits means developers can experiment and deploy freely without infrastructure costs eating into their runway.”
The Tezos Foundation’s previous work with Google Cloud laid the groundwork for this evolution — deploying archive nodes and blockchain backups across six continents via Google’s global infrastructure. Now, with Etherlink builders joining the program, Tezos ecosystem developers gain unprecedented access to tools that merge enterprise scalability with open-source innovation.
Accelerating Web3 Ecosystem Collaboration
Google Cloud’s growing involvement in the Web3 ecosystem underscores a broader industry shift toward institutional-grade infrastructure for decentralized innovation. By supporting Etherlink builders through its Web3 Startup Program, Google is helping bridge the gap between high-performance cloud technology and open-source blockchain development.
Builders can apply directly through the Google Cloud Web3 Startup Program portal to join the Scale Tier. This collaboration represents a major milestone in enabling developer-friendly Web3 infrastructure while advancing Tezos’s vision of accessible, energy-efficient blockchain technology.