Civo
Civo Startup Program
Up to $1,000, $10,000 or $50,000 in Civo cloud credits across three stages, plus technical support; GPU instances are not covered.
Ways to get it
Apply directly
Up to $1,000 / $10,000 / $50,000 by stage
- Startup in any industry; Civo focuses on cloud-native applications
- Online application with basic information about your startup
Civo assigns the stage (Launchpad, Propel or Elevate) on acceptance; per-stage criteria are not published.
Open program page
Eligibility
Requirements
- A startup; Civo focuses on companies building cloud-native applications
- Stage (Launchpad for early stage, Propel for some traction, Elevate for established startups) decided by Civo
Not eligible
- GPU instances are not covered by program credits
How to apply
- 1
Open civo.com/startup-program and fill in the online application form with basic information about your startup.
- 2
Civo reviews the application and places accepted startups in Launchpad, Propel or Elevate, which sets the credit ceiling and program length.
- 3
After acceptance, take the personal onboarding session and join the private founders' Slack channel.
- 4
Use the credits on core services such as standard compute, storage and managed databases within the 6 to 12 month program window.
Gotchas
- GPU instances are excluded from program credits, even though Civo sells GPU compute.
- The amounts are ceilings ('up to'); Civo decides your stage and does not publish the criteria for each.
- The program lasts 6 to 12 months depending on stage, so plan usage within that window.
About the Civo program
The Civo Startup Program (civo.com/startup-program) gives cloud credits and support in three stages. Launchpad, for early-stage startups, provides up to $1,000 in credits, technical support and community access. Propel, for startups with some traction, provides up to $10,000 plus dedicated technical support and access to Civo's network of partners and investors. Elevate, for established startups scaling quickly, provides up to $50,000 plus personalised technical support and strategic guidance.
Civo says the program is open to startups in any industry, with a focus on companies building cloud-native applications, and that the credit amount depends on the stage you are accepted into. It does not publish funding, revenue or age thresholds for each stage. The program lasts 6 to 12 months depending on stage, and there are no fees.
Credits are meant for core cloud services such as standard compute, storage and managed databases; GPU instances are excluded from the credit allocation. Members also get a personal onboarding session, credits to upgrade their support plan, a private Slack channel, free entry to Civo Navigate conferences and early access to new products.
Frequently asked questions
How much credit does the Civo Startup Program give?
Up to $1,000 on Launchpad, up to $10,000 on Propel or up to $50,000 on Elevate. The amount depends on the stage you are accepted into.
Can I use Civo startup credits for GPUs?
No. Civo says program credits are for core cloud services such as standard compute, storage and managed databases; GPU instances are not included in the credit allocation.
How long does the Civo Startup Program last?
6 to 12 months, depending on the stage you are accepted into. Civo says there are no additional costs or fees.
