For Startups

Free credits, priority support, and tools to help your startup succeed.

Built for startups, by entrepreneurs

Free Tier for Development

Deploy and develop for free. Pay only when you scale.

Unlimited Team Members

Collaborate freely with your entire team without limits.

Startup Priority Support

Get faster response times and dedicated support for your startup.

Early Access Features

Try new features before they're released to everyone.

Everything you need to scale

Generous free tier for development and testing
One-click deployments from GitHub
Automatic SSL certificates
Built-in CDN for fast global delivery
Database and storage services
Preview environments for every PR
Environment variables and secrets management
Real-time collaboration tools
Advanced analytics and monitoring
Webhook and API integrations
Custom domain support
Automatic scaling infrastructure

Startup Programs

Startup Basic

Perfect for early-stage startups building their MVP

6 months

  • $100/month in free credits
  • Priority support
  • All core features included
  • Growth mentorship sessions
Apply now
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Startup Pro

For Series A and funded startups scaling fast

12 months

  • $500/month in free credits
  • Dedicated support engineer
  • Custom integrations
  • Quarterly strategy reviews
  • Co-marketing opportunities
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Startup Scale

For late-stage startups reaching product-market fit

Ongoing

  • Custom pricing
  • Enterprise support
  • Private infrastructure options
  • Executive briefings
  • Strategic partnership opportunities
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Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the startup program?

We welcome early-stage startups and companies less than 5 years old. Founded less than 5 years ago and still raising funding, or have recently closed a funding round.

How long does the approval process take?

Most applications are reviewed within 48 hours. We'll get back to you with a decision and next steps.

Can I use the credits for any service?

Yes! The credits can be used for any CupaDev service including compute, database, storage, and edge services.

What happens after my credits expire?

Your deployments will continue running. You'll just pay standard pricing for any usage beyond your credits. No surprises.

Is there a support difference?

Yes! Startup program members get priority support with faster response times and access to our community and resources specifically for startups.

Ready to join the program?

Apply now and get free credits to deploy your startup on CupaDev.

Apply for startup program