GitHub for Startups

Overview

GitHub for Startups gives early-stage companies $10,000 in flexible platform credits so they can adopt GitHub Enterprise, Copilot, Advanced Security, Actions, and other metered offerings.

Program Credits & Benefits

• Credits: $10,000 in GitHub credits applied to GitHub Enterprise license costs and eligible add-ons, including Copilot (licenses, premium models, and agentic capabilities) and GitHub Advanced Security.
• Duration: Credits are valid for up to 12 months from approval, ending at full consumption or the 12-month mark, whichever comes first. After credits expire, active products automatically transition to standard paid billing.
• Included tooling: GitHub Enterprise includes 50,000 included GitHub Actions minutes, plus Code Security, Secret Protection, Dependabot, Actions, and Packages.
• Support: Tailored onboarding, office hours, and technical best practices, plus access to a community of 40,000 startups, 300,000 developers, and 1,000+ venture and ecosystem partners.

How to Apply

1. Review the GitHub for Startups partner list and apply through a partner or with a partner referral.
2. Submit the application; if approved, the primary email of the applicant hears back within 2-3 business days.
3. Expect an authorization charge on the payment method within a few weeks of onboarding; a missing or failed authorization locks the account. Downgrading before credits are consumed forfeits remaining credits and bars reapplication.