by DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean Startups (Hatch): cloud credits through approved partners
DigitalOcean's startup program, formerly Hatch, awards cloud credits to new startups through approved DigitalOcean Startups partners. The award level depends on the partner.
- Approval needed
- New customers only
Apply to the program
About this offer
DigitalOcean Startups, which DigitalOcean also refers to as Hatch, gives credits to startups through approved DigitalOcean Startups partners such as accelerators, incubators and venture firms. DigitalOcean does not publish a single award amount; startups are told to contact their program manager at the partner.
The program prioritizes AI-native startups and is for new startups that have not used prior credits with DigitalOcean. Service-based businesses are not eligible. Core credits don't cover GPU Droplet usage; GPU credits are a separate benefit for select customers after review.
Who's eligible
- Affiliated with an approved DigitalOcean Startups partner
- New startups that have not used prior credits with DigitalOcean
- Service-based startups (consulting, web/app development, marketing agencies) are not eligible
- AI-native startups are prioritized
How to redeem
- 1Confirm your accelerator, incubator or investor is a DigitalOcean Startups partner
- 2Contact the program manager at your partner to learn your award level and apply
Terms and restrictions
- Core credits do not cover GPU Droplet usage and may only be used with Qualifying Program Services
- GPU credits are a separate benefit for select customers after review of a GPU credit application
- Credits are not transferable and are forfeited if not used
Terms are summarised from the provider's page and may change. The provider's terms always take precedence.
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