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Build your dreams with HopStart

Build your dreams with HopStart

HopStart is our startup program that helps early-stage founders build on bunny.net with credits, feedback, and early access to new tools.

What you'll get with HopStart

What you'll get with HopStart

Credits for all our products

Get up to $50,000 in bunny.net credits for one year, so you can keep chasing your startup dream.

Regular check-ins & feedback

Share your input as we shape the program, so we can help you get the most out of our platform.

Early access & resources

Get the chance to try new products before launch, with guidance on how to put them to work for your startup.

Who can apply

Who can apply

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HopStart is open to early-stage startups that are just getting off the ground. Building bold ideas that push boundaries and drive change for the better? We’re here to back you.

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The tools to power your vision

The tools to power your vision

Bring your idea to life with credits you can use across all bunny.net products.

Database (coming soon)

Database (coming soon)

Run scalable, globally distributed SQL databases

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How the HopStart program works

How the HopStart program works

  • Fill out the form

    Come back in Jan to complete the short application form and tell us about your startup, your goals, and how bunny.net can help.
  • Hang tight

    Our team will carefully review each application, seeking bold ideas with real impact that align well with bunny.net
  • Get credits

    Fuel your startup with bunny.net credits to use within a year, so you can keep building your dream business!
HopStart-Steps

Apply for the 2nd cohort!

HopStart runs in quarterly cohorts. Apply between January 1 and February 28 to be considered for the next round.

We’re looking for bold ideas with meaningful impact and a clear fit for bunny.net’s support.

Three teams will be selected for the second cohort and announced in April 2026.

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1st

$50,000 in credits

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2nd

$25,000 in credits

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3rd

$10,000 in credits

Building the future, one cohort at a time

Building the future, one cohort at a time

Applications for the first cohort closed on November 30. Starting in January, HopStart will reopen each quarter to support even more founders in the months and years ahead.

We remember what it’s like to be a scrappy startup, stretching every cent, moving fast, and trying to make an outsized impact.

HopStart is our way of lowering the barrier for today’s builders, so you can spend less time worrying about infrastructure and more time creating.

We can’t wait to see what you’re building. Apply today, and let’s hop into the future together!

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