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DigitalOcean Startups
Core platform credits for 12 months (amount varies)
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DigitalOcean Startups provides 12 months of core platform credits, standard support access, and startup community benefits. The current official page says the credit amount varies; selected early-stage AI startups may be invited to a separate GPU-credit review, and core credits exclude GPU Droplets, H100 Kubernetes, bare-metal GPUs, and third-party AI models.
Program tiers
| Tier | Value | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core platform credits | Varies | self serve | Amount varies; 12-month core credits and standard support access |
| Early-stage AI GPU package | Varies | invite only | Selected startups may be invited to a separate GPU-credit review |
Eligibility
- Bootstrapped founders eligible
- Registered legal entity required
- Company website required
- Business email matching domain
- Separate legal entities can apply independently
How to apply
- 1Confirm eligibility (stage, funding, entity requirements) on the official program page
- 2Use a business email and website matching your legal entity domain
- 3Submit the application via the official apply link
- 4Activate credits within the provider's stated window after approval
Important notes
- The current DigitalOcean page does not publish a fixed dollar amount. Core credits run for 12 months and exclude GPU Droplets, H100 Kubernetes, bare-metal GPUs, and third-party AI models.
- Selected early-stage AI startups may be invited to apply for a separate GPU credit package; this is not a guaranteed self-serve benefit.