Meet HopStart: helping founders build their dreams

Building is hard. Doing it without the right support is even harder.

That’s why we’re launching HopStart, the bunny.net startup program to help founders spend less time stressing over infrastructure and more time getting their product into the world.

We know that pain because bunny.net started as a scrappy, bootstrapped startup too. HopStart is our way of giving today’s builders the support we wish we’d had and helping those big dreams become reality.

You build the future. We’ll back you with credits, feedback, and early access

Every early-stage startup that gets selected for HopStart will receive:

• bunny.net credits — the fuel to power what you’re building, available for one year to use across all Bunny products
• Regular check-ins & feedback — to help you get the most out of our platform and to share your input as we shape the program
• Early access & resources — a chance to try new products before launch, with guidance on how to put them to work for your startup

The credits apply to all bunny.net products:

• CDN: scale global delivery on the fastest network on the planet
• Stream: transcode, store, secure, and deliver videos globally
• Shield: get WAF, DDoS mitigation, bot protection, global rate limiting, and more
• DNS: advanced routing for smart network services
• Storage: store and replicate files worldwide with low latency
• Magic Containers: run always-on Docker workloads close to your users
• Edge Scripting: deploy serverless JavaScript/TypeScript logic where your users are
• Database (beta): run scalable globally distributed SQL databases

Building bold? Here's how to apply

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

How selection works

The HopStart program runs in quarterly cohorts. For each round, we’ll review applications to spot bold ideas with real potential and choose the three teams we can support the most.

• First place — $50,000 in credits for one year
• Second place — $25,000 in credits for one year
• Third place — $10,000 in credits for one year

We’ll be looking for:

• Impact potential — how your product could make a real difference for your users or your industry
• Fit with bunny.net — where our platform can meaningfully support your growth

That’s it. No long checklists or complicated rules, just tell us your story.

How to apply

• Fill out the short application form and tell us about your startup, your goals, and how bunny.net can help.
• Our team will review your submission.
• If you’re selected, we'll get back to you with credits and further program info.

To be considered for the first cohort, make sure to apply by November 30, 2025. Winners will be announced in January 2026.

Building the future, one cohort at a time

This first cohort is only the beginning. Every quarter, applications for HopStart will reopen to support many more founders in the months and years ahead.

We still remember what it felt like to be a scrappy startup. We stretched every cent, moved fast, and tried 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!