GitHub for Startups

Receive up to 20 seats of GitHub Enterprise free for 12 months, along with custom guidance and DevOps best practices.

20 free seats of GitHub Enterprise

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About this credit.

GitHub for Startups supports early-stage companies by providing free GitHub Enterprise seats for a year, personalized onboarding, extensive DevOps automation, and access to the world's largest open source community. Eligible startups can accelerate their software development, manage projects, automate CI/CD workflows, and keep code secure on GitHub's trusted platform.

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The essentials.

Provider

GitHub

Best deal

20 free seats of GitHub Enterprise

Type

Discount

Value

$100

Status

Active

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Benefits & eligibility.

GitHub for Startups

$100

Eligible startups get 20 seats of GitHub Enterprise free for 12 months. · 12 months

Benefits

  • Up to 20 seats of GitHub Enterprise
  • Custom product guidance and onboarding
  • Built-in CI/CD and security automation
  • Unlimited private repositories
  • Largest open source community registry

Eligibility

  • Outside funding (up to Series A)
  • New to GitHub Enterprise
  • Haven't previously received GitHub Enterprise credits

How to apply

1
Check eligibility

Ensure your startup meets all requirements (outside funding up to Series A, new to GitHub Enterprise).

Review criteria
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Submit application

Fill out the GitHub for Startups application form to get started.

Apply now
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Frequently asked.

What's included in the GitHub for Startups offer?

All participants receive up to 20 seats of GitHub Enterprise free for 12 months. Startups affiliated with a GitHub for Startups VC or accelerator partner may be eligible for additional discounts and benefits.

Who is eligible to apply?

Any early-stage startup with outside funding up to Series A, new to GitHub Enterprise, and without prior GitHub Enterprise credits may apply.

What if my startup is not eligible for GitHub for Startups?

Startups not currently eligible can still explore GitHub Enterprise by signing up for a trial version.

How can my organization become a GitHub for Startups partner?

Any investor, accelerator, or startup support organization can apply for GitHub for Startups partner status using GitHub's partner application page.

Claim GitHub credits.

Receive up to 20 seats of GitHub Enterprise free for 12 months, along with custom guidance and DevOps best practices.