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GitHub for Startups

Up to $10,000 in flexible GitHub platform credits for 12 months

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Eligible partner-affiliated startups receive $10,000 in flexible GitHub credits for up to 12 months across GitHub Enterprise, Copilot, Advanced Security, Actions, and other Enterprise platform products.

Program tiers

TierValueAccessNotes
GitHub for Startups$10Kreferral only$10,000 in flexible GitHub platform credits for up to 12 months

Eligibility

  • Registered legal entity required
  • Company website required
  • Business email matching domain
  • Separate legal entities can apply independently

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm eligibility (stage, funding, entity requirements) on the official program page
  2. 2Use a business email and website matching your legal entity domain
  3. 3Submit the application via the official apply link
  4. 4Activate credits within the provider's stated window after approval

Important notes

  • Eligible startups must be new to GitHub Enterprise (not on Enterprise in the past 6 months), have funding up to Series B or earlier, and be affiliated with a listed GitHub for Startups partner.
  • $10,000 in GitHub credits can be used across GitHub Enterprise, Copilot, Advanced Security, Actions, and other covered platform products for up to 12 months.