Code hosting and developer collaboration.
$10,000 in GitHub for Startups credits
Eligible partner-affiliated startups can use credits on GitHub Enterprise and eligible add-ons for up to 12 months.
Verified 23 Sept 2026
Who can get this
Does not require incorporation
Requires funding
Requires an accelerator or partner referral
Be affiliated with a GitHub for Startups partner
Have outside funding at Series B or earlier
Be new to GitHub Enterprise or away from it for at least six months
- Available in
- Worldwide
- Company stage
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
How to redeem
- 1
Check eligibility
Confirm that your investor or accelerator is a GitHub for Startups partner.
Open provider page - 2
Apply or sign up
Apply through the official program and review the Enterprise billing terms.
Worth knowing
- Credit is valid for up to 12 months; unused credit expires.
- Paid billing starts when the credit is exhausted or expires unless you downgrade.
- Prior GitHub startup credits can disqualify you.
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