DigitalOcean for startups
DigitalOcean is a cloud infrastructure platform built for developers, startups, and SMBs. Offers simple, affordable compute, managed databases, object storage, Kubernetes, and GPU droplets — with straightforward pricing and a developer-friendly experience.
DigitalOcean Startup Program Benefits and Tiers
Available offer
Free cloud credits with DigitalOcean Hatch — direct tier
Hatch is DigitalOcean's global startup program to help startups grow and build in the cloud. Spend less time worrying about cloud infrastructure and more time building great things with up to $1,000 of credits to build and grow your cloud infrastructure.
Eligibility
New DigitalOcean business account; business domain email; team account; no partner required; direct apply at digitalocean.com/hatch
- Access
- Available to eligible PerkBook startups
Available offer
Free cloud credits with DigitalOcean Hatch — partner tier
DigitalOcean Hatch gives partner-referred startups $20,000 in credits (12 months) — 20× more than the direct tier — plus 15 months free Standard support, connections to DO PMs and engineers, and a welcome kit including Segment and HubSpot credits.
Eligibility
Affiliated with an approved DigitalOcean Hatch partner (VC/accelerator/incubator); new DigitalOcean business account; business domain email
- Access
- Available through approved startup partners
Available offer
Free cloud credits with DigitalOcean Hatch — AI/ML tier
DigitalOcean Hatch's AI/ML tier gives AI-focused startups up to $100,000 in compute credits plus preferred GPU Droplet pricing at $1.90/hr — making it one of the most accessible GPU compute programs for AI startups. Contact hatch@digitalocean.com for AI tier details.
Eligibility
AI/ML-focused startup; affiliated with an approved DigitalOcean partner; new DigitalOcean business account
- Access
- Available through approved startup partners
