Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Zoho for Startups Expands Globally
Zoho for Startups is a program by Zoho that helps new startups by giving them access to Zoho's software for free or at a low cost.
It started in 2017 and now supports over 19,000 startups in many countries.
The program is growing fast, with an 18% increase in the number of startups it supports in the last year.
Zoho provides different apps like Zoho One, Zoho Books, and Zoho Workplace, which are very popular among startups.
The program is especially strong in India, with many startups in states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
Zoho works with many partner incubators to find these startups.
The goal of the program is to help startups grow and become loyal to Zoho's platform.
Zoho sees this as a business model, not just a way to help the startup community.
Zoho for Startups supports over 19,000 startups with business software credits, with an 18% growth in FY25.
The initiative is active in 16-18 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with plans for global expansion.
Zoho provides low-cost access to its enterprise-grade suite of SaaS products, with Zoho One, Zoho Books, and Zoho Workplace being the most popular apps.
The program supports around 6,000 startups in India, with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra being the top states.
Zoho partners with 156 incubators, including Startup India and Atal Innovation Centres, to source startups.
- Who
- Zoho for Startups, a SaaS major
- What
- Supports over 19,000 startups with business software credits
- When
- Launched in 2017, active in FY25
- Where
- 16-18 countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India
- Why
- To provide low-cost access to Zoho's enterprise-grade suite of SaaS products and ensure long-term platform loyalty
- Number of Startups Supported
- 19,000+
- Growth in FY25
- 18%
- Countries Active
- 16-18
- Top States in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra
- Partner Incubators
- 156
- Popular Apps
- Zoho One, Zoho Books, Zoho Workplace
- Predominant Sectors
- Fintech, Edtech, Climate tech