Overview
DigitalOcean is a leading cloud infrastructure provider that empowers startups to deploy and scale their applications with ease. With DigitalOcean, you can leverage the power of the cloud to accelerate your development cycles, enhance your scalability, and ensure reliable performance for your applications.
The DigitalOcean platform offers a comprehensive suite of functionalities tailored to meet the unique needs of startups. You can quickly provision virtual servers, known as Droplets, with just a few clicks, allowing you to get your applications up and running in no time. The platform provides a seamless and intuitive user interface, making it easy for businesses to manage their infrastructure and focus on what they do best: building great software.
One of the key advantages of DigitalOcean is its simplicity and developer-friendly approach. The SaaS software offers a wide range of pre-configured Droplets, specifically designed for various use cases, such as web hosting, databases, containers, and more. With built-in integrations for popular development tools and frameworks, DigitalOcean makes it effortless for companies to deploy and manage their applications, regardless of technical expertise.
DigitalOcean’s commitment to security is paramount. The platform provides robust security features, including firewalls, private networking, and built-in DDoS protection, ensuring that your applications and data are safe from external threats. Additionally, DigitalOcean offers regular backups and snapshots, enabling you to protect your critical data and quickly restore your infrastructure if needed
The popularity and trust in DigitalOcean are evident in its vibrant community of developers and startups. Thousands of businesses, including notable brands like Slack, Dockers, and HashiCorp, rely on DigitalOcean to power their applications and drive their innovation.
Hatch is DigitalOcean's global startup program to help startups grow and build in the cloud.
The Deal
As part of Digital Ocean's Hatch program, you'll gain access to:
- Up to $20,000 worth of DigitalOcean's cloud credits for 12 months.
- Technical trainings, mentorship, and support.
- Opportunities to connect with the global Hatch community through a dedicated Slack.
- Marketing help and promotions through DigitalOcean's social channels, newsletters and events.
- Invites to exclusive networking events.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a new business account (only new business accounts are eligible)
- Must have a DigitalOcean team account. Credits can only be applied to one DigitalOcean team accounts (distinct from individual accounts)
- Must not have redeemed DigitalOcean credits >$500
- Must have a functioning marketing website at your startup's official domain.
- Must have an email at your official domain attached to your DigitalOcean account.
- Must have valid payment method attached to your DigitalOcean account.
- You must apply for this deal first before submitting your DigitalOcean Hatch application (applications will be rejected if we are unable to find your record in our database)
Deal Availability
- All Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m an existing DigitalOcean user. Do I qualify for Hatch?Customers with account managers do not qualify for Hatch. Your account manager can communicate alternative support programs and offerings for you and your team.
Customers with account managers do not qualify for Hatch. Your account manager can communicate alternative support programs and offerings for you and your team.
What if I’ve already received credits for my startup?Hatch is for new startups that have not used prior significant credits with DigitalOcean (>$500). See if you fit the application criteria at do.co/hatch to start your application.
Hatch is for new startups that have not used prior significant credits with DigitalOcean (>$500). See if you fit the application criteria at do.co/hatch to start your application.
Are there any limitations on how I use Hatch credits?Yes. You cannot use Hatch credits for the mining of cryptocurrency (e.g. Bitcoin mining). You also cannot use Hatch credits for programs that consume excessive network capacity, CPU cycles, or disk IO. If you do, DigitalOcean may end your participation in Hatch.
Yes. You cannot use Hatch credits for the mining of cryptocurrency (e.g. Bitcoin mining). You also cannot use Hatch credits for programs that consume excessive network capacity, CPU cycles, or disk IO. If you do, DigitalOcean may end your participation in Hatch.
Can I transfer my Hatch credits?No. Hatch credits are designed to help you scale your infrastructure and are not transferable. If you do not use the credits, they will be forfeited.
No. Hatch credits are designed to help you scale your infrastructure and are not transferable. If you do not use the credits, they will be forfeited.
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