You’re building something big—but your team is still small. The CNCF Silver Membership for Startups is specifically designed to get your organization connected and recognized in the cloud native ecosystem.
Scroll down for an overview of benefits for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, Membership Benefits, Eligibility, How to Apply.
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is THE place for startups. There’s no better venue to access your target audience in one place and gain vast brand exposure. Receive 50% off the booth price and priority placement ONLY with a Startup Membership.
Plus other invaluable benefits only available onsite at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon such as peer networking opportunities for your devs, marketing, and exec teams; the opportunity to participate in media engagements and analyst sessions; and logo placement and recognition; and more.
Member vs non-member pricing for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is coming in 2026. Don’t miss one of the biggest growth and impact opportunities for Startups at 50% off the booth price.
“KubeCon blew away my expectations. We did 1,800 demos, talked to thousands of people, and we felt like a true highlight of the conference.”
–Mirko Novakovic, Dash0, CNCF Silver Member Startup
Membership Benefits
As a CNCF Silver Member, you can tap into a wealth of resources and access a vibrant community to collaborate with, and drive growth in the cloud native landscape.
- CNCF Silver Membership:
- 50% off booth space at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon plus additional events benefits
- 10 voucher codes for 100% off certification and training bundles
- Access to member legal summits
- Community Engagement: Access to CNCF working groups, technical oversight committees, and the opportunity to contribute to the direction of CNCF projects.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other members, including large enterprises, end users, and fellow startups.
- Resources: training, certifications, and other educational materials.
- Mentorship: Opportunities to engage with experienced members of the CNCF community for guidance and support.
- Brand Amplification: Opportunities to contribute to CNCF blogs and gain visibility across CNCF marketing channels.
- Event Participation: Discounted or complimentary passes to events like KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, and eligibility for sponsorship opportunities.
- Job Board Access: Free postings on GitJobs.dev, CNCF’s job board visited by thousands of cloud-native professionals.
- Limitless Opportunities and Value Across Your Organization
- Developers & Engineering
- DevOps, Platform & SRE
- TCOs & Tech Execs
- Marketing, Brand & Community
- And much more: Linux Foundation Silver status, access to analyst reports, Kubernetes Certified Service Providers, and other value based benefits.
Eligibility
To qualify for the CNCF Startup Program, companies must:
- Have fewer than 50 employees.
- Be early-stage startups focusing on cloud-native technologies.
- Demonstrate a commitment to open-source principles and community engagement.
- Have a product or service that aligns with the CNCF mission and ecosystem.
How to Apply
Find your path with CNCF’s vibrant, open ecosystem.
Visit the CNCF Membership page and select the Startup membership tier. The application process includes providing information about your company mission, products, and how you plan to engage with the CNCF community.
Get in Touch
For more information or assistance with the application process, contact the CNCF membership team.