Make Startup Program

Free operations credits plus 50% off Make's automation platform for early-stage startups, with a larger tier for accelerator/VC-backed companies.

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Make Startup Program is a productivity and SaaS perk from Make, offering 6 months + 50% discount on Pro or Teams Plan with 480k credits (>$1,500), for startups under 5 years old.

Value: 50% off
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Discount
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Make Startup Program

Two tiers on the Pro or Teams plan.
Accelerator/incubator/VC-affiliated startups get 6 months + 50% off with 480,000 operations (stated value over $1,500).
Bootstrapped/self-funded startups get 3 months + 50% off with 240,000 operations (stated value over $800).
Includes priority technical support and access to Make's mentor/investor network.

Source: The provider's official program page (f.make.com/startup-program) · as of Oct 6, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Early-stage Under 5 years old Under 50 employees Bootstrapped or VC-backed Global New customers

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Company age: Under 5 years old
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Benefit period is 3-6 months of free operations plus a 50% discount.
Other requirements: Must not be a current paying Make customer and must not provide AI automation services.

How to claim

How to apply for Make Startup Program

What to have ready

Confirmation you were founded within the last 5 years

Steps to apply

1Apply through the Make Startup Program form.
2VC/accelerator-affiliated startups select their partner to unlock the higher 480k tier; bootstrapped startups complete the short eligibility form.

Good to know: Two eligibility tracks. The larger tier requires affiliation with one of Make's approved Startup Partners (accelerators, incubators, VCs).

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Source: The provider's official program page (f.make.com/startup-program) · as of Oct 6, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Make advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

Make Startup Program: common questions

What do you get with Make Startup Program?

Make Startup Program offers 6 months + 50% discount on Pro or Teams Plan with 480k credits (>$1,500). Two tiers on the Pro or Teams plan. Accelerator/incubator/VC-affiliated startups get 6 months + 50% off with 480,000 operations (stated value over $1,500). Bootstrapped/self-funded startups get 3 months + 50% off with 240,000 operations (stated value over $800). Includes priority technical support and access to Make's mentor/investor network.

Who qualifies for Make Startup Program?

Make Startup Program is for pre-seed, seed and Series A startups under 5 years old. Must not be a current paying Make customer and must not provide AI automation services.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Make Startup Program?

No. Make Startup Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Make Startup Program?

Apply through the Make Startup Program form. VC/accelerator-affiliated startups select their partner to unlock the higher 480k tier; bootstrapped startups complete the short eligibility form.

How long do I have to use Make Startup Program, and does it expire?

Benefit period is 3-6 months of free operations plus a 50% discount.

Is Make Startup Program available outside the US?

Make Startup Program is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Has Make Startup Program changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read Make's page for it 2 times since September 8, 2026, most recently on October 6, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

Make Startup Program's terms over time

We have read Make's page for it (f.make.com/startup-program) twice since September 8, 2026, most recently on October 6, 2026. No read has found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

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