Zoho for Startups
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VariesZoho Wallet credits in two stages (amount not shown on page), valid 360 days, usable across Zoho apps
Two-stage Zoho credits for new startups linked to Zoho's incubator/accelerator collaborators or DPIIT-recognized in India.
Key terms
- Currently limited to startups linked to Zoho collaborators (incubators/accelerators) or DPIIT recognition
- New/free Zoho users only; never received Zoho One or Wallet credits
- Credits valid 360 days from Stage 1 activation, non-extendable, non-transferable, one-time
- Stage 2 requires hosting your domain with Zoho within 15 days; MSMEs (Udyam-registered) excluded
Eligibility
- Where
- Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Uganda
- Stages
- idea, pre-seed, seed, series-a
- Needs VC/accelerator backing
- No
- Needs partner referral code
- Yes
- Must be incorporated
- Yes
- AI focus required
- No
- Students / researchers
- Not eligible
- Nonprofits
- Not eligible
Also required
- DPIIT recognition or registration with a Zoho collaborator (FAQ: currently collaborator-linked startups only)
- Zoho says country coverage is limited and expanding
How to apply
Create a Zoho account with your org admin email, then register on the founders registration page (or via your incubator).
- Benefit
- credits
- Equity-free
- Yes
- Decision time
- 5–7 business days
- Credit validity
- 360 days
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Status
- Open
Verified 2026-10-22 · source