Can a bootstrapped startup get GitHub's deal?

Not usually. Affiliated with an approved partner and outside equity funding up to Series B; new to GitHub Enterprise.

What does GitHub give startups?

$10,000 GitHub credits for Enterprise licences and add-ons (incl. Advanced Security), 12 months. Worth up to $10k in US dollars.

This one needs a referral from one of GitHub'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 GitHub partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

GitHub for startups: $10,000 GitHub credits

Code hosting, CI/CD and Copilot. What GitHub gives startups, who qualifies and how to claim it, checked against GitHub's own page on 26 October 2026.

How to claim it

This one needs a referral from one of GitHub'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 GitHub partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

Good to know

NEEDS partner affiliation and outside funding.

Questions about GitHub's deal

Can a bootstrapped startup get GitHub's deal?: Not usually. Affiliated with an approved partner and outside equity funding up to Series B; new to GitHub Enterprise.
What does GitHub give startups?: $10,000 GitHub credits for Enterprise licences and add-ons (incl. Advanced Security), 12 months. Worth up to $10k in US dollars.
How do I claim it?: This one needs a referral from one of GitHub'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 GitHub partner yet. Request an invite and we'll tell members if that changes.

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The deal: $10,000 GitHub credits for Enterprise licences and add-ons (incl. Advanced Security), 12 months
Worth up to: $10k (US dollars, the programme's maximum)
Who qualifies: Affiliated with an approved partner and outside equity funding up to Series B; new to GitHub Enterprise
Bootstrapped: Needs investor, accelerator or partner backing
How to claim: Through one of their partners
Category: Dev & infrastructure
Checked: 26 October 2026, on github.com

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