How much does Datadog for Startups give?
Up to $100k in credits and up to a year of free access to the full Datadog platform. The page says “up to $100k in credits” and does not say how the amount for a given startup is set.
Datadog says the program covers the complete product suite with no watered-down tiers or hidden limits. Participants get all Generally Available products plus any that become generally available during the program, and can sign up for Preview products if space permits.
Source: Datadog for Startups page (datadoghq.com/partner/datadog-for-startups)
What are the requirements for Datadog for Startups?
Three: your startup is Series A or earlier, you apply through one of Datadog's official referral partners, and your company is new to Datadog. Current or past Datadog customers, and companies that already received program credits, do not qualify.
Source: Datadog for Startups page (datadoghq.com/partner/datadog-for-startups)
Can I apply to Datadog for Startups without a referral?
No. Datadog says all applicants must come through one of its referral partners, a list that includes many VCs plus hyperscaler and other vendor startup programs. If you do not know yours, ask your investor, accelerator or startup community contact.
If you are not eligible, Datadog says its free trial is a 2-week trial open to all companies. Students have a separate route: Datadog says its Student Developer program gives 2 years of free access with usage limits to enrolled students.
Source: Datadog for Startups page (datadoghq.com/partner/datadog-for-startups)
How do I apply to Datadog for Startups?
Submit the application on Datadog's page, then sign up for a Datadog trial so you can start using it while the application is reviewed. Datadog emails you its decision and then applies the credits to your account.
Datadog's FAQ says the approval process typically takes 3 to 5 business days, while the steps on the same page say a couple of days. Choose your data region with care: Datadog says you cannot change it after you start the program.
Datadog's four steps
- Submit an application and tell Datadog about your team.
- Sign up for a Datadog trial.
- Get notified of acceptance by email.
- Start building once the credits are applied.
Source: Datadog for Startups page (datadoghq.com/partner/datadog-for-startups)
What happens after I am accepted into Datadog for Startups?
You must reply to the acceptance email to confirm your credit activation within 30 days, or the acceptance expires. If the account then sits inactive for three months you get a warning and 30 days to start using products, or it is removed from the program.
Datadog says program companies get an optional technical engagement manager for onboarding help, and after several months a customer success representative to plan your move off the program.
Source: Datadog for Startups page (datadoghq.com/partner/datadog-for-startups)
