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Who is eligible to apply to Datadog for Startups (DDFS)?
Startups that are Series A or earlier
Must apply through one of our official referral partners (see full list in our application drop down menu which includes many VCs as well as hyperscaler and other vendor partner startup programs)
The company must be new to Datadog. That means you cannot be a current or prior Datadog customer, nor can you have previously received DDFS credits.
Can I apply directly without a referral?
No. All applicants must come through one of our referral partners. If you’re not sure who your referral partner is, please reach out to your investor, accelerator, or startup community contact (see full list in our application drop down menu which includes many VCs as well as hyperscaler and other vendor partner startup programs).
Can existing Datadog customers apply?
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What happens if I'm not eligible?
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What about if I'm a student?
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What does my company get with the program?
DDFS participants receive access to the full Datadog platform (including front and back-end observability and security modules), with all Generally Available (GA) products plus any new products and features that may GA during the course of your program. DDFS participants are also permitted to sign up for Preview products if space permits. This allows your team to monitor, analyze, and secure your entire technology stack in one unified platform.
What happens after I apply?
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How do I select a region?
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