GitHub for Startups
Quick answer
Up to 20 GitHub Enterprise seats free for 12 months (currently issued mostly as roughly $10,000 in equivalent credits usable toward Enterprise licenses, Copilot, and Advanced Security).
What you get
- GitHub Enterprise free for 12 months (up to 20 seats or equivalent credits)
- Credits can be used for Copilot and GitHub Advanced Security
- GitHub expert office hours and the startup community
How the value is counted: The 20-seat Enterprise list price is about $21,000 per year; current official wording is about $10,000 in credits.
Do you qualify?
Requires a referral from a GitHub for Startups partner VC/accelerator/incubator; external equity funding at Series B or earlier; no Enterprise usage in the past 6 months and no prior GitHub startup credits.
Likely yes, if…
Likely no, if…
- Bootstrapped teams without VC/partner backing
- Companies without a VC or partner referral
- Existing customers of the product
How to apply
- Open the official program page GitHub startup program .
- Cannot be combined with other GitHub offers.
- Submit the application. Review typically takes Reviewed after referral through an investor channel..
- Once approved, credits or seats are granted to your account per the terms below.
Catches worth knowing
FAQ
How much can you get from GitHub for Startups?
The 20-seat Enterprise list price is about $21,000 per year; current official wording is about $10,000 in credits.
Who qualifies for GitHub for Startups?
Requires a referral from a GitHub for Startups partner VC/accelerator/incubator; external equity funding at Series B or earlier; no Enterprise usage in the past 6 months and no prior GitHub startup credits.
How long do the credits or perks last?
12 months.
How long does the application review take?
Reviewed after referral through an investor channel.
What do you need to apply?
Cannot be combined with other GitHub offers.