GitHub

Eligible VC-funded companies can access $10,000 in GitHub credits through the GitHub for Startups program to help build, ship, and scale software on GitHub’s . These credits can be used flexibly across the entire GitHub product suite, including GitHub Enterprise licenses and add-ons such as GitHub Copilot (including premium models and agentic workflows), Advanced Security, Codespaces, larger runners, and more - giving startups the freedom to use the tools that best support their development workflow.

Eligibility

Mercury customers; This perk is for funded startups only. You must have raised outside equity funding (up to Series B) from investors. Companies that are bootstrapped, self-funded, grant-funded, etc are not eligible. New to GitHub Enterprise (or have not been on a GitHub Enterprise plan within the past six months) Have not previously received GitHub for Startups credits or GitHub Enterprise licenses A valid payment method must be on file to activate the credits

How to access

Available to eligible Mercury customers

Mercury Perks

Credits cover eligible GitHub Enterprise licenses and add-ons including Copilot, Advanced Security and metered products. The previous startup offer is discontinued; remaining paid services bill normally after expiry or exhaustion.

Eligibility

Requires an approved startup partner, external funding through Series B or earlier, no Enterprise plan within six months and no previous GitHub startup credits/licenses. Standard Enterprise Cloud accounts only; a valid payment method is required.

How to access

Apply through the official program; approval and eligibility required

GitHub official program · Checked Oct 2, 2026