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The Founder Institute, world’s premier startup launch program for talented entrepreneurs, is proud to partner with DigitalOcean, a cloud company that serves technologists around the world, to provide assistance for promising FI Graduates.

DigitalOcean recently launched Hatch, an online global incubator program designed to help and support startups. Startups that are eligible to participate in this unique program will receive access to both DigitalOcean credit and a range of other resources like 1-on-1 technical consultations.

Other perks included with program are 12 months of DigitalOcean credit up to $100,000 (actual amount varies by partner organization), free technical training, mentorship, priority support, and an opportunity to connect with other startups, accelerators, and investors.

Program Eligibility

DigitalOcean is currently piloting the Hatch program to a small number of tech startups, and will continue to be refined throughout its duration.

Requirements:

  • Must be backed by a partner accelerator, incubator, or VC firm.

  • Less than 24 months in company duration.

  • Less than $10 million raised, up to Series A.

  • Startups who've received previous DigitalOcean promotional credit may not be eligible to receive additional credit.

If you are a Graduate of the Founder Institute and would like to participate in this program, log into your FI account and click the Hatch link on our Partners page.

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