Can a bootstrapped startup get Fly.io's deal?

Not usually. Seed or Series A, backed by a venture firm or accelerator, first-time recipient.

What does Fly.io give startups?

$15,000 credits plus shared Slack channel with the Fly.io team. Worth up to $15k in US dollars.

This one needs a referral from one of Fly.io's partners, such as an accelerator, an investor or a startup community. If you're in a programme like that, ask them for the referral link. Remote Builders isn't a Fly.io partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

Fly.io for startups: $15,000 Fly.io credits

Global app hosting on micro-VMs. What Fly.io gives startups, who qualifies and how to claim it, checked against Fly.io's own page on 26 October 2026.

How to claim it

This one needs a referral from one of Fly.io's partners, such as an accelerator, an investor or a startup community.
If you're in a programme like that, ask them for the referral link.
Remote Builders isn't a Fly.io partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

Good to know

NEEDS VC/accelerator backing (may verify via investor intro).

Questions about Fly.io's deal

Can a bootstrapped startup get Fly.io's deal?: Not usually. Seed or Series A, backed by a venture firm or accelerator, first-time recipient.
What does Fly.io give startups?: $15,000 credits plus shared Slack channel with the Fly.io team. Worth up to $15k in US dollars.
How do I claim it?: This one needs a referral from one of Fly.io's partners, such as an accelerator, an investor or a startup community. If you're in a programme like that, ask them for the referral link. Remote Builders isn't a Fly.io partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

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Aiven: Up to $100,000 Aiven credits
Backblaze: Up to $100,000 B2 storage credits

The deal: $15,000 credits plus shared Slack channel with the Fly.io team
Worth up to: $15k (US dollars, the programme's maximum)
Who qualifies: Seed or Series A, backed by a venture firm or accelerator, first-time recipient
Bootstrapped: Needs investor, accelerator or partner backing
How to claim: Through one of their partners
Category: Dev & infrastructure
Checked: 26 October 2026, on fly.io

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