CircleCI for Startups
CircleCI · CI/CD
$20KUp to $20,000 in CircleCI compute credits + free Starter Support
Early-stage startups new to CircleCI get up to $20k in compute credits and free Starter Support.
Key terms
- New to CircleCI or on the Free plan
- Pre-seed through Series A; founded within the last 5 years
- Part of a recognized accelerator/VC — or proof of at least $500K raised
- Credit amount and promo period vary by stage and location
Eligibility
- Where
- Worldwide
- Stages
- pre-seed, seed, series-a
- Max company age
- 5 years
- Needs VC/accelerator backing
- No
- Needs partner referral code
- No
- Must be incorporated
- Yes
- AI focus required
- No
- Students / researchers
- Not eligible
- Nonprofits
- Not eligible
Also required
- If no accelerator/VC, need ≥$500K raised
How to apply
Apply on circleci.com/startup-program.
- Benefit
- credits
- Equity-free
- Yes
- Decision time
- —
- Credit validity
- —
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Status
- Open
Verified 2026-10-22 · source