Is this actionable now?

rolling. Applications accepted continuously; benefit period is 12 months.

Outside-equity-funded startup through Series B, new to GitHub Enterprise/Advanced Security or not subscribed within six months, and never previously a GitHub for Startups credit recipient.

What burden and restrictions apply?

A valid payment method is required; metered add-ons are excluded and normal subscription pricing applies after the benefit period unless cancelled. Benefits are limited to eligible GitHub Enterprise and Advanced Security seats; metered products are excluded.

What evidence exists?

GitHub reports a network of 30,000 startups across 145+ countries. No application or acceptance count is published.

GitHub for Startups

Up to 20 GitHub Enterprise seats free for 12 months; 20 GitHub Advanced Security seats at 50% off for 12 months · GitHub · rolling applications

GitHub for Startups is a non-dilutive support programme from GitHub for Early-stage startups worldwide associated with an approved partner and meeting GitHub's funding and customer-history limits Current lifecycle: rolling. Real economics: Up to 20 GitHub Enterprise seats free for 12 months; 20 GitHub Advanced Security seats at 50% off for 12 months.

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Key facts

Funder	GitHub
Amount	Up to 20 GitHub Enterprise seats free for 12 months; 20 GitHub Advanced Security seats at 50% off for 12 months
Deadline	Rolling — apply anytime
Decision time	No official decision-day promise located.
Eligibility	Outside-equity-funded startup through Series B, new to GitHub Enterprise/Advanced Security or not subscribed within six months, and never previously a GitHub for Startups credit recipient.
Restrictions	A valid payment method is required; metered add-ons are excluded and normal subscription pricing applies after the benefit period unless cancelled. Benefits are limited to eligible GitHub Enterprise and Advanced Security seats; metered products are excluded.
Status	rolling

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Create or identify the startup organization
Apply through GitHub for Startups
Eligibility review
Add a valid payment method and activate the 12-month subscription

Background

GitHub operates GitHub for Startups. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. GitHub reports a network of 30,000 startups across 145+ countries.

How the application really works

Create or identify the startup organization → Apply through GitHub for Startups → Eligibility review → Add a valid payment method and activate the 12-month subscription

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Watch out for

Current lifecycle is rolling.
A valid payment method is required; metered add-ons are excluded and normal subscription pricing applies after the benefit period unless cancelled.
Benefits are limited to eligible GitHub Enterprise and Advanced Security seats; metered products are excluded.

Track record

GitHub reports a network of 30,000 startups across 145+ countries.

No application or acceptance count is published.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: rolling. Applications accepted continuously; benefit period is 12 months.
What is the real economic value?: Up to 20 GitHub Enterprise seats free for 12 months; 20 GitHub Advanced Security seats at 50% off for 12 months
Who is eligible?: Outside-equity-funded startup through Series B, new to GitHub Enterprise/Advanced Security or not subscribed within six months, and never previously a GitHub for Startups credit recipient.
How does selection work?: Create or identify the startup organization; Apply through GitHub for Startups; Eligibility review; Add a valid payment method and activate the 12-month subscription. No official decision-day promise located.
What burden and restrictions apply?: A valid payment method is required; metered add-ons are excluded and normal subscription pricing applies after the benefit period unless cancelled. Benefits are limited to eligible GitHub Enterprise and Advanced Security seats; metered products are excluded.
What evidence exists?: GitHub reports a network of 30,000 startups across 145+ countries. No application or acceptance count is published.

Sources

github.com/enterprise/startups — Official benefit, eligibility, subscription constraints and network scale (checked 2026-08-10)