Scale Your Startup with Next-Gen Cloud Infrastructure.
Apply for the OpenVPS Startup Program. Get $100 in AI-managed VPS credits plus a complete ecosystem of free cloud tools to launch your ideas faster.
- No credit card to apply
- No equity required
- Credits activate instantly
- VPS credits
- $100
- Free cloud tools
- 8+
- Review time
- 24–48h
- Equity taken
- 0%
The Offer
Everything You Need to Build, Zero Hidden Costs.
One program, one platform. Every tool your early-stage team needs to ship production workloads from day one.
- Compute
$100 VPS Credit
Deploy high-performance servers instantly using our AI-Console.
- NVMe SSD storage & dedicated vCPUs
- Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux & more
- Scale up or down in one click
- Hosting
Free ZeroPanel Hosting
Host your startup's landing page at no cost.
- One-click WordPress & static sites
- Custom domain support
- Global CDN caching
- Email
Free Business Email
Professional communication for your team.
- Mailboxes on your own domain
- Webmail plus IMAP / SMTP access
- Spam & virus filtering
- Storage
Free Object Storage
S3-compatible (R2-like) bucket for your assets.
- Works with any S3 SDK
- Public or private buckets
- Ideal for media, backups & logs
- Security
Enterprise Security
Built-in Advanced Firewall & Free SSL Certificates.
- Auto-renewing SSL certificates
- Configurable firewall rules
- DDoS mitigation at the edge
- Backups
Automated Snapshots
Keep your startup's data safe with free backups.
- Scheduled daily snapshots
- One-click restore
- Retention you control
- AI
AI-Console Management
Manage your infrastructure in plain language.
- Provision servers by describing them
- Smart monitoring & alerts
- Guided troubleshooting
- Support
Priority Founder Support
Talk to engineers, not scripts.
- Priority ticket queue
- Architecture review session
- Free migration assistance
Your Credits
What Can $100 Get You?
Illustrative configurations to help you plan. Credits apply to any VPS plan, so mix and match servers as you grow.
Starter
- Specs
- 1 vCPU · 2 GB RAM · 40 GB NVMe
- Best for
- Landing pages, APIs, bots
- Credit coverage
- Up to ~12 months
- Most popular
Growth
- Specs
- 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM · 80 GB NVMe
- Best for
- Production web apps & databases
- Credit coverage
- Up to ~6 months
Performance
- Specs
- 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · 160 GB NVMe
- Best for
- AI inference, workers, CI runners
- Credit coverage
- Up to ~3 months
Estimates are for planning only and depend on the plan and region you select. Final pricing is shown in the AI-Console.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
We back early-stage founders building real products — from solo hackers to seed-stage teams.
You're a great fit if
- You are building a software product or digital service
- Your startup is bootstrapped, pre-seed, or seed stage
- Your team has fewer than 50 members
- You have not received OpenVPS startup credits before
Program requirements
- A valid work email and an active founder or team role
- A clear description of your product and tech stack
- A domain purchased or transferred through OpenVPS to activate credits
- Compliance with the OpenVPS Acceptable Use Policy
Not eligible
- Crypto mining or resource-abuse workloads
- Spam, phishing, or illegal content
- Resellers and hosting providers
- Accounts that already received startup credits
How It Works
Get Funded in 4 Simple Steps
From application to a running server in as little as two days.
Step 01
Apply
Fill out the application form below telling us about your startup.
~5 minutesStep 02
Review
Our team reviews every application within 24-48 hours.
24–48 hoursStep 03
Get Approved
Receive an approval email with onboarding steps and a dedicated contact.
By emailStep 04
Unlock Your Arsenal
Purchase your domain through OpenVPS to instantly unlock your $100 VPS credit and all free ecosystem tools.
Instant activation
Compare
Startup Program vs. Standard Account
| Feature | Standard | Startup Program |
|---|---|---|
| VPS credit | — | $100 |
| ZeroPanel hosting | Paid | Free |
| Business email | Paid add-on | Free |
| Object storage | Pay as you go | Free bucket |
| SSL certificates | Free | Free |
| Firewall | Basic | Advanced |
| Automated snapshots | Paid add-on | Free |
| Support | Standard queue | Priority |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before applying.
Is the program really free?
Yes. There is no fee to apply and we never take equity. You only need to purchase or transfer a domain through OpenVPS to activate your credits.
How long are the credits valid?
Credits are valid for 12 months from activation. Any unused balance expires at the end of that period.
What happens when my credits run out?
You can continue on standard pay-as-you-go pricing. We notify you before your balance runs low, so there are no surprises.
Can I use the credits on any server plan?
Yes. Credits apply to any VPS plan and region available in the AI-Console.
Do I need an incorporated company?
No. Solo founders and pre-incorporation teams are welcome, as long as you are building a real product.
Why do I need to purchase a domain?
Purchasing or transferring your domain through OpenVPS verifies your account and connects your free hosting, email, and SSL in one place.
Can I apply more than once?
Each startup can receive credits once. If your application is declined, you may re-apply after 3 months with updated details.
How will I hear back?
We reply by email within 24-48 hours. Check your spam folder if you do not see our message.