DigitalOcean Hatch

Up to $100K in DigitalOcean cloud credits for 12 months for AI-native and early startups, via approved partners.

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DigitalOcean Hatch is a cloud and infrastructure perk from DigitalOcean, offering 12 months of DigitalOcean credits, for startups that have raised under $10M.

Value: 12 months of…
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside DigitalOcean Hatch

Up to $100,000 in DigitalOcean compute credits over 12 months (partner-set tiers, e.g.
$5,000+), plus up to 3 months of free GPU Droplet access, premium support, and marketplace access.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 26, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Idea Pre-seed Seed Series A

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Funding-raised cap: Under $10M raised
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: 12-month credit window; award level set per partner.
Other requirements: Must have raised $10M or less; matching corporate email; registered DigitalOcean team account. Prioritizes AI-native startups. Service businesses (agencies, consulting) ineligible.

How to claim

How to apply for DigitalOcean Hatch

What to have ready

Your incorporation details (EIN or company registration)
Proof you have raised under $10M

Steps to apply

1Apply on the DigitalOcean Startups page or through a DigitalOcean Startups partner.

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Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 26, 2026

Value is the headline maximum DigitalOcean advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

DigitalOcean Hatch: common questions

What do you get with DigitalOcean Hatch?

DigitalOcean Hatch offers 12 months of DigitalOcean credits. Up to $100,000 in DigitalOcean compute credits over 12 months (partner-set tiers, e.g. $5,000+), plus up to 3 months of free GPU Droplet access, premium support, and marketplace access.

Who qualifies for DigitalOcean Hatch?

DigitalOcean Hatch is for idea-stage, pre-seed, seed and Series A startups that have raised under $10M. Must have raised $10M or less; matching corporate email; registered DigitalOcean team account. Prioritizes AI-native startups. Service businesses (agencies, consulting) ineligible.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get DigitalOcean Hatch?

No. DigitalOcean Hatch is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for DigitalOcean Hatch?

Apply on the DigitalOcean Startups page or through a DigitalOcean Startups partner.

How long do I have to use DigitalOcean Hatch, and does it expire?

12-month credit window; award level set per partner.

Is DigitalOcean Hatch available outside the US?

DigitalOcean Hatch is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.