Scale your startup
on GitHub
Apply today to receive startup-friendly pricing on GitHub Enterprise, Advanced Security, and the support you need to build, scale, and deliver secure software.
Ready-to-scale developer platform
Our AI-powered developer platform is equipped with the tools and integrations to build, scale, and deliver secure software.
Get up to 20 seats of GitHub Enterprise free for one year.
Build securely from the start
Scale confidently with AI-powered application security tools embedded in your development workflow.
Get up to 20 seats of GitHub Advanced Security 50% off for one year.
Community to help you grow
Join our global startup network of over 30k startups across 145+ countries.
Gain access to exclusive events and resources designed to help you scale and succeed.
Collaboration that goes beyond code
Build your business fast with access to the world’s largest open source registry. Host it in the cloud with unlimited free public and private repositories. Start conversations, propose changes, and get feedback with a pull request.
Learn moreIt’s like night and day. It’s the collaboration, it’s the sharing, it’s the community. It’s all because of GitHub.
Full project management
Turn ideas into products with project boards and tables that integrate directly into your workflow—and link directly to your Issues. Plan your sprints, break out individual tasks, track progress, and ship software fast.
Learn moreGitHub is our primary tool for R&D project management.
Powerful automation and CI/CD
Get a complete DevOps toolkit with extensive automation and CI/CD that lives right next to your code. Automate any webhook and script your entire workflow from code merges to deployments.
Learn moreOne of the big benefits of using GitHub for CI/CD and security automation is that we don’t have to build, deploy, or maintain additional tools because they’re built-in to GitHub. That means developers can spend less time managing tools and more time writing code, which is how they’d prefer to spend their time.
Security trusted by the Fortune 100
GitHub offers the most trusted platform that helps with compliance and keeps your code secure. Stay ahead of security issues, get advanced monitoring, and build your business with confidence.
Learn moreSix months ago we had around 60 outstanding security CVEs. Today, we have zero.
Build on the shoulders of giants
With the world’s largest software registry, GitHub makes it simple to find the best open source projects to accelerate your workflows and scale your business fast.
Learn moreThere is a huge open source community of code and developers to work with and draw inspiration from on GitHub. To build better developer tools, we need a direct line to it. GitHub accelerates production, progress, and connections, bringing us closer to our users.
Build like the best
From Spotify to Slack and Shopify to Netflix, the world’s most innovative companies are built on GitHub. That’s because GitHub offers the most complete—and most trusted—developer platform.
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Apply now to receive startup friendly pricing on GitHub Enterprise, Advanced Security, and the support you need to build, scale, and deliver secure software.
Early-stage startup
You must be an early-stage startup that has received outside equity funding (Series B or earlier).
New to GitHub Enterprise and/or Advanced Security
You must be new to Enterprise or Advanced Security, or have not been on either plan in the past 6 months, and you should not have received credits for either plan.
Our partners help us create the unicorns of tomorrow
We know the value of community. That’s why GitHub for Startups partners with leading investors, accelerators, and startup support organizations to help early-stage startups go from seed funding to unicorn status. Startups affiliated with a GitHub for Startups partner are eligible for additional discounts and benefits while in the program.
Frequently asked questions
What’s included in the GitHub for Startups offer?
All GitHub for Startups companies receive up to 20 seats of GitHub Enterprise for free for 12 months*. Additionally, those interested can also redeem 20 seats of Advanced Security for 12 months at 50% off. Learn more about the features and capabilities ofGitHub Enterprise andAdvanced Security.
*Startups affiliated with a GitHub for Startups VC or accelerator partner may be eligible for additional discounts and benefits. Seelist of partners. Don’t see your partner? Sharethis link to refer your partner to the GitHub for Startups partner program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Startups that meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the GitHub for Startups program:
- Received outside equity funding (up to Series B)
- New to GitHub Enterprise or Advanced Security, or have not been on either plan within the past 6 months, including not having received credits for either plan.
- Must not have previously received credits for GitHub Enterprise or Advanced Security.
What if my startup is not eligible for GitHub for Startups? Are there other resources for me?
If you’re not currently eligible for GitHub for Startups, please feel tosign up for a trial.
How can my organization become a GitHub for Startups partner?
Any investor, accelerator, or startup support organization is eligible to apply for the GitHub for Startups program. Applyhere.
Startup Program Terms & Conditions
- Subscription Model: We do not support the pay-as-you-go billing model. By applying, you agree to switch to a subscription-based pricing model for the duration of your participation in the GitHub for Startups program.
- Metered Add-ons: Metered product add-ons (like Copilot, larger runners, Codespaces, etc.) are not included in the program, and will be charged at standard rates.
- Managed Users: Enterprise Accounts with managed users are not supported.
- Payment Method: You must have a valid payment method on file