GitHub Startup Credits: Program Explained

• You have raised outside equity funding, Series B or earlier (non-equity credits don't count)
• Your VC, accelerator or incubator is a GitHub for Startups partner
• You have had no GitHub Enterprise plan in the past 6 months
• You have never received GitHub Enterprise credits or licenses from GitHub or Microsoft
• You will use GitHub Enterprise Cloud on GitHub.com

• You need GitHub Enterprise Server or Enterprise with Data Residency
• You already redeemed GitHub for Startups or Microsoft-issued Enterprise credits
• You have only grants/loans or no partner affiliation
• You previously downgraded before using credits (cannot reapply)

How much does GitHub give startups?

$10,000 in GitHub credits for 12 months (Enterprise, Copilot, Advanced Security). Funded startups (up to Series B) affiliated with a GitHub partner investor or accelerator get $10,000 in GitHub credits for a year.

Does GitHub take equity?

No. These are non-dilutive credits and perks; you do not give up equity.

Who qualifies for GitHub?

You have raised outside equity funding, Series B or earlier (non-equity credits don't count). Your VC, accelerator or incubator is a GitHub for Startups partner. You have had no GitHub Enterprise plan in the past 6 months.

Do I need a referral?

Yes for at least one program, usually from a VC, accelerator or partner.

How do I apply for GitHub?

1) Check eligibility: outside funding up to Series B, partner affiliation, no Enterprise plan in 6 months, no prior credits 2) Confirm your investor is a partner (or have them apply via the partner application page) 3) Apply at github.com/enterprise/startups; decision email in 2–3 business days 4) Keep a valid payment method on file (an authorization charge may appear); credits apply to the named Enterprise account 5) Track usage: products roll to standard billing when credits run out or 12 months end