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js to our core products, DigitalOcean proudly uses open source technologies like those below to run our business. Learn more about cloudinit Learn more about kubernetes We contribute to open source projects and we create them. Some of our projects are aimed at improving the developer experience of using DigitalOcean.
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What are DigitalOcean Credits for Open Source? DigitalOcean offers grants of credits to open source projects to help with their development, infrastructure, and testing needs. Why does DigitalOcean offer open source credits?
We want to give back to the open source ecosystem we participate in and depend on. What are the grants for and how long do they last? Grants are for credit towards DigitalOcean cloud computing services including virtual machines, cloud storage, managed databases, App Platform, and managed Kubernetes.
Each grant is based on the individual needs of the project and which tier you apply for. Grants are awarded for one year. Applicants will need to re-apply each year if they want to renew their credit grant.
What open source projects are eligible to apply? Any open source project with an OSI-approved license that meets our Grant Tier Criteria is eligible to apply. What if my project doesn't have an OSI-approved license?
Review the different types of OSI-approved licenses . If you haven't adopted one of these yet, you may not be quite ready for sponsorship. Consider researching your options.
Here are two great resources for that: Understanding Open Source Software Licenses Guidance on Choosing a License What if my project doesn't have a Code of Conduct? We will consider projects without a Code of Conduct however we highly encourage you to create one. Our friends at Indeed created this great resource on how to write your own: https://www.
indeed. com/hire/c/info/write-a-code-of-conduct . How do I apply?
Fill out and submit the application form . When will I be notified of the decision on my application? We review all applications and notify applicants of our decisions within 7-10 business days.
Will I be notified when it's time to renew? Yes. You will begin to receive email reminder notifications beginning 65 days prior to the expiry of your grant.
You may submit a renewal request for credit sponsorship via the application form . Am I guaranteed to be renewed if I've received support in the past? No. All applications are subject to our review and approval process.
You will be asked to fill out the Credits for Open Source Application each time you renew. If the project renewal is declined you will be informed before your grant runs out. It is helpful for us to understand why you need the renewal, and if you have new or different usage needs.
You will be prompted to answer those questions when you fill out the Application. You might also be interested in At DigitalOcean, we help open source projects thrive by participating in events and hosting our own, notably Hacktoberfest. We encourage everyone to contribute to the wider open source community.
Learn more about build & grow We're proud to support open source. DigitalOcean offers credit grants to open source projects, assisting with development, infrastructure, and testing. We give back to the open source ecosystem we participate in and depend on.
One of the most popular and well-attended annual global celebrations of open source. Every October, humans from a variety of expertise backgrounds and experience levels come together to help maintain open source projects. Learn more about Hacktoberfest From GPU-powered inference and Kubernetes to managed databases and storage, get everything you need to build, scale, and deploy intelligent applications.
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DigitalOcean Hatch (formerly Startup Launchpad) provides AI and ML startups up to $100,000 in cloud credits and three months of free access to an 8x NVIDIA H100 GPU droplet for training and inference. The program targets pre-seed through Series A startups building on DigitalOcean infrastructure (including Paperspace by DigitalOcean) and includes technical support, mentorship, and ecosystem partnership benefits. Applications can be submitted directly or through partner incubators and accelerators worldwide.
DigitalOcean Hatch is a non-dilutive AI startup program providing up to $100,000 in DigitalOcean compute credits over 12 months, plus up to 3 months of free NVIDIA H100 GPU Droplet access for AI model training and inference. Members get preferred GPU pricing ($1.90/GPU/hour for H100s), free Standard-tier paid support for 15 months, and personalized guidance from DigitalOcean's AI product managers and solutions engineers. Designed for AI-native companies building foundation models, inference services, agent platforms, and applied AI products needing affordable scalable GPU compute.
The DigitalOcean Hatch Startup Program provides AI and ML startups with up to $100,000 in compute credits and dedicated GPU access to accelerate development. Expanded in 2025 specifically for AI-native startups, the program now offers up to three months of free GPU Droplet usage, with ongoing GPU access at $1.90/GPU/hour — significantly below market rates for H100-class instances. Credits are distributed as fixed monthly allocations over 12 months. Beyond compute, Hatch members receive 15 months of free Standard-tier support, expert one-on-one sessions with product managers, marketplace access to over 600,000 DigitalOcean customers, co-marketing support, and partner discounts from Stripe, Notion, HubSpot, and others. Startups can apply directly or through affiliated VCs, accelerators, and incubator partners. The program prioritizes AI-native startups and is well-suited for early-stage companies that need accessible GPU compute without the complexity of hyperscaler platforms.