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Free GitHub Enterprise for a year—up to 20 seats, no strings attached.

You get up to 20 GitHub Enterprise seats free for 12 months, plus onboarding help and DevOps guidance. That's real value if you're building a team and need advanced features like branch protection, SAML SSO, and audit logs out of the box. The catch: you need to be genuinely early-stage (typically pre-Series A, though GitHub's definition is loose), and the clock starts the moment you're approved. After 12 months, you either pay full freight or drop back to free tier. Most teams use this to standardize on Enterprise early, which is smart—switching later is friction.

Program details

Tier 1

GitHub for Startups

Eligible startups get 20 seats of GitHub Enterprise free for 12 months.

$100

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Application difficulty: Medium Benefits: Strong Duration: 12 months

Benefits

  • Up to 20 seats of GitHub Enterprise
  • Tailored product guidance and onboarding
  • Built-in CI/CD and security automation
  • Unlimited private repositories
  • Largest open source community registry

Eligibility

  • Outside funding (up to Series A)
  • New to GitHub Enterprise
  • Haven't previously received GitHub Enterprise credits

How to apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    Ensure your startup meets all requirements (outside funding up to Series A, new to GitHub Enterprise).

    Review criteria →
  2. 2

    Submit application

    Fill out the GitHub for Startups application form to get started.

    Apply now →
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Pros

  • ✓ Up to 20 Enterprise seats free for 12 months (worth ~$2,400/year)
  • ✓ Includes advanced security, SAML SSO, and audit logs from day one
  • ✓ Personalized onboarding and DevOps best practices included

Cons

  • ✗ Limited to genuinely early-stage startups—Series A+ founders often rejected
  • ✗ 12-month clock starts immediately; no pause or extension
  • ✗ Full Enterprise pricing kicks in after year one with no discount

Frequently asked questions

What's included in the GitHub for Startups offer?
All participants receive up to 20 seats of GitHub Enterprise free for 12 months. Startups affiliated with a GitHub for Startups VC or accelerator partner may be eligible for additional discounts and benefits.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any early-stage startup with outside funding up to Series A, new to GitHub Enterprise, and without prior GitHub Enterprise credits may apply.
What if my startup is not eligible for GitHub for Startups?
Startups not currently eligible can still explore GitHub Enterprise by signing up for a trial version.
How can my organization become a GitHub for Startups partner?
Any investor, accelerator, or startup support organization can apply for GitHub for Startups partner status using GitHub's partner application page.

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