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Interested in a SaaS tool discount that we don’t have on the list? Contact Anushka or leave a comment at the bottom of this page.
Founderbase
Dropbox, DocSend, and HelloSign
Offer for startups:
Up to 90% off DocSend
Up to 50% off annual HelloSign Essentials or Standard plans
40% off annual subscription of Dropbox Business Standard and Advanced plans
Redeem the perk here: http://try.dropbox.com/innovation-dupage
About
Dropbox - Dropbox lets you save and access all your work in one organized place, and share it with anyone. Whether they're at their desk, in line for coffee, or on the go, your team can get to their files wherever and whenever they need them — on desktop, mobile, or web.
DocSend - Use data-driven insights to proactively follow up and prepare for pitch meetings. DocSend’s robust document analytics help you understand who is looking at your pitch deck and which pages capture attention.
HelloSign - Deliver an intuitive investor experience with HelloSign’s easy-to-use eSignature solution which utilizes built-in reminders and notifications to improve completion rates.
DocSend Fundraising Network (DFN):
Raising your round? DocSend will review your deck for free, and provide personalized feedback and potential intros to investors. Submit your deck via DocSend link to pitchdeck@docsend.com and mention in your email that you were referred by Innovation DuPage. More info can be found here
HubSpot
Innovation DuPage is now an Approved HubSpot for Startups Partner!
Eligible startups can now apply to receive the Startup Friendly Pricing to HubSpot's growth stack software package (All-in-one CRM, Sales, Marketing, and Services plans). This is an average savings of $17,000 in the first year! Here are the links for your convenience:
Apply For Your Scholarship Today - Apply to get started using HubSpot at the scholarship rate.
Education - Learn Sales, Marketing, and Services best practices for startups
HubSpot Academy - From quick, practical courses to comprehensive certifications, learn everything you need to know about the most sought-after business skills..
HubSpot Demonstration - Join a Startup Group Demonstration to learn how 6,000+ startups use HubSpot's software to grow their companies.
Here are the updated eligibility requirements to be accepted to HubSpot for Startups as of April 2nd, 2024:
Current participant or alumni of a HubSpot for Startups Partner (that's us!).
Not an existing Basic, Professional, or Enterprise HubSpot customer.
Funding Requirements:
a. Startup with under $2 million in funding: You are eligible for 75% off HubSpot Pro or Enterprise subscriptions in Year 1, 50% off in Year 2, and 25% off in Year 3. No recurring discount after Year 3.
b. Startup that has raised over $2 million in named funding up to and including Series A: You are eligible for 50% off HubSpot Pro or Enterprise subscriptions in Year 1, and 25% off in Year 2. No recurring discount after Year 2.
These discounts are only available for HubSpot Pro and Enterprise level subscriptions. Starter subscriptions are not eligible for discounted pricing.
If you have any questions about the scholarship, education, or anything related to HubSpot please email: ceke@hubspot.com
***HubSpot for Startups pricing applies to net-new Professional or Enterprise level products. Starter-level products are excluded unless bundled with qualifying Professional or Enterprise purchases or upgrades. Customers may not apply the startupprogram pricing to existing subscriptions of any level.***
ID Members can get up to 90% off (pricing can vary)
(Private Link) Link to Sign-up: https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=bau8lK47nLv2
Partner code: bau8lK47nLv2
(make sure to choose “Innovation DuPage” for the incubator selector)
Dialpad
Accepted startups receive ~$5000 USD value per year
Short highlight of the program:
"In need of a main company number, sales/customer service lines, or video conferencing? Dialpad is a new partner of ours and their program Dialpad for Startups offers 10 free, lifelong seats of Dialpad Talk (business phone lines) and Meetings (video conferencing).
As your startup grows, you can take advantage of scaled discounts on additional licenses, never paying full price for any Dialpad products. Another major plus, video conferencing is always free for unlimited users! Learn more at http://dialpad.com/startups where you can sign up under "For Founders & Startups". Be sure to select “Innovation DuPage" from the investor dropdown. Please review all eligibility requirements in the FAQ on http://dialpad.com/startups . Here is an overview:
Must be based in the U.S. or Canada
Angel or venture-capital backed (no minimum)
New Dialpad customer—existing paying customers for Dialpad or Dialpad Meetings do not qualify for DFS
Under 25 employees
Google Cloud
Google for Startups Cloud Program:
New: AI and Web3 startup benefitsAI-first startups can take advantage of our open AI ecosystem and tap into the best of Google’s infrastructure, AI products, and foundation models. Web3 projects and startups can focus on innovation over infrastructure as you build your decentralized apps, Web3 tooling, services, and more. | |
Financial benefitsGet Google Cloud credits along with Google-wide offers and discounts to supercharge your startup’s growth. |
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Business supportTap into Google Cloud’s global community of startups, experts, investors, and partners to explore growth opportunities and scale your business. |
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Eligible startups will be matched with the tier and benefits that best suit the stage they are in. All tiers provide startups with resources, support, and Google-wide offers to build and grow on Google Cloud.
Program applications are reviewed and approved based on the eligibility requirements below:
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Link to Sign-up: Apply Today!
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to companies on a metered pay-as-you-go basis. Learn more about Amazon Web Services here
Learn more about the most used AWS Services here:
AWS Lambda | AWS Elastic Cloud Compute | AWS S3 | AWS CloudFront
ID Members are eligible for $10,000 in AWS Activate Credits (valid for 2 years)
Includes 1 year of AWS Business Support (up to $1,500)
(Private Link) Link to Sign-up: https://console.aws.amazon.com/activate/home/#/apply/portfolio
(Private Org ID) Organization ID: 0b56J
IBM Cloud
Email from Ryan.Johnson1@ibm.com:
Get started with IBM for Startups and access up to $18,000 in IBM Cloud credits to integrate leading-edge technologies like AI, blockchain, and data science into your solutions. Build innovative offerings at scale and gain exposure to IBM's global network of customers, partners, and developers.
Build Bigger With IBM
Leverage IBM Cloud credits to integrate your solutions with cutting-edge technologies and deliver more innovation and value to your clients.
Add AI functionality to your startup through Watson APIs
Launch on both Bare Metal and Virtual servers
Utilize GPUs, CPUs, Bandwidth, Storage, and more
Leverage IBM Blockchain to simplify the developmental, operational, and governmental aspects of creating a blockchain solution
Store your data securely with Cloud Object Storage
And much more...
Sell Smart With IBM
Expand your customer base and opportunities for your business to sell more and scale bigger.
Once you integrate at least one IBM Cloud service into your solution, you're ready to sell with IBM
Create your solution listing on IBM Marketplace and gain global exposure to IBM customers and partners
Activate IBM as your sales channel to reach new types of buyers you can't access alone
Get Started with IBM for Startups
Visit the new IBM for Startups portal: https://developer.ibm.com/startups
Register for IBM for Startups to access up to $18,000 in IBM Cloud credits and additional benefits
Alternatively, register directly for the credits: https://login.ibm.com/authsvc/mtfim/sps/authsvc?PolicyId=urn:ibm:security:authentication:asf:basicldapuser&Target=https%3A%2F%2Flogin.ibm.com%2Foidc%2Fendpoint%2Fdefault%2Fauthorize%3FqsId%3De381388e-3df7-4bc6-93c9-ac1ce559616c%26client%5C%5C_id%3DYzUzNjkxNWYtNzY2NC00
Intercom
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ID Members are eligible to get the Accelerate Plan for $49/month $499/month (valid for 1 year)
Applications can take 7-10 days to be processed.
Link to Sign-up: https://app.intercom.com/a/signup/teams?solution_id=15
Salesforce
Salesforce Essentials:
Salesforce Essentials is the World’s #1 CRM reimagined for small business. Organize customer data, sell faster, and deliver better customer support for up to 10 users — for just $25 per user per month!
Salesforce Essentials Startups Offer:
Innovation DuPage companies will receive a 14 day free trial and a 50% discount on an annual subscription of Salesforce Essentials (up to a $1,500 value). In addition, Innovation DuPage companies will gain access to hands-on virtual workshops, 1:1 coaching, and our SMB Trailhead Community.
See all the features that are included with Salesforce Essentials here
ID Members can get Salesforce Essentials for 50% off
($25/mo/user when billed annually. $35/mo/user when billed monthly)
(Private Link) Link to Sign-up: https://essentials.salesforce.com/partners/startupoffer?d=7010M000000umrlQAA
Use the link above where they can quickly explore the features list and click “TRY FOR FREE”. The ID promo code will be emailed upon trial activation
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing service for building, testing, and deploying managed applications and services. Services include Azure DB for PostgreSQL, Customizable Virtual Machines, MySQL databases, Kubernetes services, Azure Functions, and other services for Analytics, Blockchain, AI/Machine Learning, IoT, Mixed Reality, etc.
Get up to $120,000 in free credits for Azure for 2 years.
(also includes GitHub Enterprise, Office 365 with Microsoft Teams, and Visual Studio Enterprise if your startup has been funded)
Application link: https://foundershub.startups.microsoft.com/apply
More info: Learn more about products offered by Azure here
Stripe
Stripe combines a payments platform with applications that put revenue data at the heart of business operations. Stripe removes the work and constant communication with financial institutions so you can focus on your business. Stripe also has one of the best and easy-to-use developer APIs so integrating payments into your own custom application is a breeze.
Stripe Atlas: Start a Business with Our Startup Toolkit
Stripe Atlas is a startup toolkit that covers incorporating your company, banking, payment processing and more. Start your online business today.
Zendesk
https://www.zendesk.com/startups/
Chargebee
Chargebee is a SaaS product that offers leading subscription/billing management, auto invoicing, and revenue management & analytics. Integrates with popular CRMs like Salesforce, HubSpot & Pipedrive and integrates with other payment solutions like Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, and GOCARDLESS.
Learn more about Chargebee here
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(offer valid that have less than $500K in revenue, have 10 employees or less, have less than $2M in funding, less than 3 years in business, and is a new Chargebee customer)
(Private Code) Coupon code: INNODUPAA8
Steps to redeem:lux
Sign up for a Chargebee account.
Click on the ‘Go Live’ button on the dashboard, once you are ready to start processing payments.
Click on ‘Choose Plan’.
Choose the ‘Launch’ Plan and click on ‘Proceed’.
Click on the Plan Name.
Click on ‘Apply Coupon’ and enter the coupon code
INNODUPAA8.
Typeform
https://www.typeform.com/typeform-startups/
Drift
https://www.drift.com/startups/
Webflow for Startups
The same tool was used to make the ID site.
If you've got a marketplace where our discount is listed, please update our blurb offering to be the following:
Discount: 100% off your first 3 months of a monthly CMS site plan, so that you can get your site up and running for free.
Criteria: must not be currently using Webflow, have raised $15m (usd) or less in funding, have less than 50 employees.
The new application page will use the same link (http://webflow.com/startups ) and will be live later today.
Email (kate@webflow.com) with any questions
(Private Link) Apply Link: https://webflow.typeform.com/to/TNWhxrfA e
Select “Innovation DuPage” as the partner on the list.
Carta
Trusted by over 20,000 companies and investors, Carta changes how companies, investors, and employees manage equity and ownership. Founders can prepare for a fundraise, execute SAFE financings, and issue & track founder, employee, and investor equity. On Carta, a clean cap table is just the beginning.
Carta for Founders:
Run an informed fundraising process with fundraising benchmarks & scenario modeling
Close your round quickly using automated SAFEs
Instantly issue equity to your team members, and make it easy for them to accept it
Innovation DuPage | Carta Perks:
Launch is Carta's free platform for early-stage founders looking to prepare for a fundraise, close SAFEs, and issue equity to employees (free for any new company with less than $1M in funding and 25 stakeholders). When you graduate from Launch, receive 20% off the first year of a paid plan to access 409a valuations and more.
Sign up HERE and you'll be set up with a founder-friendly onboarding flow, have access to live in-app support/weekly office hours, and receive tons of helpful resources for early stage founders.
Additional Resources for Founders
Carta's Founder Resource Center - everything you need to get your company off the ground—from “great idea” to “going public.” We’re starting with a comprehensive guide to starting your fundraising journey, with the info you need, tools to help you calculate your next steps, and advice from founders who have been there.
Hunter.io
We will be able to provide a 30% discount for the first 3 months of any monthly subscription and a 10% discount for the first payment of any Yearly plan for the members of your community.
They will be able to activate the discount via the following link: http://hunter.io/invite/id_hunter
Please note the coupon will be removed in case of an upgrade or downgrade after selecting a paid plan. Also, the coupon doesn't work for already existing accounts.
To redeem the discount, new users have to simply click the GET IT link provided.