All startup programs

DigitalOcean / Cloud Infrastructure

DigitalOcean Startups

Cloud-credit program replacing Hatch; award level depends on program review.

Source reviewed · 2026-10-07. Source review is not provider approval.

Visit provider to apply

Offer tiers

Program tiers, funding paths and provider requirements
OfferFunding pathPartnerDurationConditions
Award variesAnyNot required12 monthsIndependent applicants may select Other; partner award routes also exist.

Ceilings are not guaranteed awards. Related tiers and sub-benefits must not be added together.

Eligibility

At most $10m raised; company website/email and registered team account; AI-native applicants prioritized.

Restrictions

Service businesses and prior-credit recipients excluded. Core credits exclude several GPU/third-party AI products.

Billing implications

Monthly use limits and overages apply; GPU credits require separate review.

Geography

Geographic availability not established by the reviewed page; confirm with provider.

Official evidence

Report a change

Correction submissions are not connected yet.