How much is the Miro startup program credit?
$1,000 for startups connected to one of Miro's global startup partners, and $500 for individual startups that apply on their own. Miro accepts individual startups case by case and does not guarantee access.
Miro's startups page describes the offer for early startups as free Miro credits, and the credit is applied to a paid plan purchase rather than handed over as cash. Each startup is eligible for one credit.
Source: Miro Startup Program help article (help.miro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014912819-Miro-for-startups), Miro for startups page (miro.com/startups), Miro pricing page FAQ (miro.com/pricing)
Who qualifies for the Miro startup program?
Through a partner you need fewer than 30 employees, an independently owned company and no paid Miro subscription. On your own you need to be funded and verified on Crunchbase, with your own email domain and no paid Miro subscription. Service providers such as consultancies do not qualify either way.
The program terms are stricter on past use than the checklist: they say you must not currently be an admin or member of an active, expired or trial paid subscription, and that you may be asked to provide proof of eligibility.
Miro's published requirements
- Connected to a Miro Startup Program partner: fewer than 30 employees, independently owned and operated, not a service provider, not an admin or member of a paid Miro subscription.
- Individual startup: funded and verified via Crunchbase, has its own domain (not gmail.com, yahoo.com or hotmail.com), not a service provider, not an admin or member of a paid Miro subscription.
Source: Miro Startup Program help article (help.miro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014912819-Miro-for-startups)
How do I apply for the Miro startup program and how long does it take?
Individual startups apply online with a free Miro account, and Miro says the request is reviewed within 15 days. If you are connected to a partner, you request the application form from your accelerator, incubator or venture capitalist.
While you wait, stay on the Free plan and do not start any trial subscription, because Miro says that may affect your eligibility. After approval you get an email with a link to the payment page, and the credit is tied to the email address on the application form, so the upgrade has to be made by that user.
What the application form asks for
- Startup name, company website, and the LinkedIn and Crunchbase profiles of the startup.
- Who your investor is and how much funding you have.
- A URL to documents supporting the status of your startup, uploaded to One Drive, Google Drive or Dropbox.
Source: Miro Startup Program help article (help.miro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014912819-Miro-for-startups), Miro Startup Program application page (miro.com/startups/apply)
How does the Miro startup credit work and how long does $1,000 last?
The credit is applied to your purchase on Miro's payment page until the $1,000 or $500 runs out, then your card is charged. It should be activated within 6 months, and changing your plan forfeits the promotion.
Miro works through an example: Starter costs $10 per member per month paid monthly, so for a team of 20 the $1,000 credit represents 5 months of free Miro. On the yearly plan the same team pays $1,920 for the year, which leaves $920 to pay yourself. You can invite as many people as you need and add seats later using the credit.
Miro recommends the Starter plan, but you may choose any plan by upgrading from the dashboard.
Source: Miro Startup Program help article (help.miro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014912819-Miro-for-startups)
Which accelerators and VCs are Miro startup program partners?
Miro works with accelerators, incubators, VCs and startup communities worldwide and links its partner list from its help page. If you are unsure whether your investor is one, ask them directly for the application form.
Organizations that want to join can sign up as a Miro Startup Partner on Miro's partner sign-up page. Startups connected to a partner get the larger credit, so it is worth asking your accelerator before applying on your own.
Source: Miro for startups page (miro.com/startups), Miro Startup Program application page (miro.com/startups/apply), Miro Startup Partner sign-up page (miro.com/startups/partner/signup), Miro Startup Program help article (help.miro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014912819-Miro-for-startups)
Is there a Miro startup discount if I already pay for Miro?
Yes, for venture-backed startups: Miro offers a 25% discount on its Enterprise plan, and its application page adds that one month of Enterprise is free with dedicated support. The $1,000 and $500 credits are only for startups with no paid Miro subscription.
The application for this offer asks for the name of the VC firm that backed the company, your funding amount and the expected number of users.
Source: Miro Startup Program help article (help.miro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014912819-Miro-for-startups), Miro venture backed startups page (miro.com/startups/scale-offer-vc), Miro for startups page (miro.com/startups)
