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title: "How to optimise your application to the Startup Program"
url: https://docs.ovhcloud.com/es/guides/account-and-service-management/startup-program/optimise-application
lang: es
lastUpdated: 2025-10-14
---
# How to optimise your application to the Startup Program

## Objective

OVHcloud's Startup Program offers numerous benefits to support startups in their growth.

**To maximize your chances of acceptance, follow these steps to prepare and complete your application.**

## Requirements

- An [OVHcloud account](/es/guides/account-and-service-management/account-information/ovhcloud-account-creation.md).
- Access to the <ManagerLink to="/">OVHcloud Control Panel</ManagerLink>.

## Instructions

### Step 1 - Update your OVHcloud account

Ensure your OVHcloud account is correctly configured before submitting your application.

Select `Company` as legal form and complete the required information:
Provide the SIRET (only for accounts in France), VAT number, company address, and the personal information of the account holder. Use a professional email address associated with your company domain. Please also enter a backup email address (preferably a personal email address).

![Account type](/images/guides/account-and-service-management/startup-program/01-optimise-application/01-account-type.png)

Refer to this guide for more information: [Securing my OVHcloud account and managing my personal information](/es/guides/account-and-service-management/account-information/all-about-username.md).

### Step 2 - Add a valid payment method

A valid payment method is required to ensure the continuity of your services. It will be used for non-eligible products during your participation in the program and for all products after the program ends.

Refer to this guide for more information: [Managing payment methods](/es/guides/account-and-service-management/managing-billing-payments-and-services/manage-payment-methods.md).

![Payment method](/images/guides/account-and-service-management/startup-program/01-optimise-application/02-payment-mean.png)

### Step 3 - Carefully complete the Startup Program application form

To allow us to effectively review your application, complete the form with accuracy and detail.

**Essential information to provide:**

- Company name
- Website
- Social media (LinkedIn, X)
- Description of your project and business model
- Server infrastructure needs
- Stage of development of your project

**Precision and completeness**: Any missing or incorrect information could result in your application being rejected or delays if updates are required.

### Processing time

Applications are reviewed within 7 days. To expedite the process, ensure all required information is provided during the initial submission.

By following these steps, you will significantly increase your chances of being accepted into OVHcloud's Startup Program.