Adobe for Startups: Free Firefly, Acrobat Studio & Semrush
Adobe for Startups gives early-stage companies 12 months of free access to Adobe Firefly Pro Plus, Acrobat Studio and Semrush, for up to five seats per team. It is open to companies incorporated in the past five years that have raised less than $15M.
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Adobe for Startups gives Seed through Series A companies 12 months free of Firefly Pro Plus, Acrobat Studio and Semrush, for up to five seats. You must be incorporated in the past five years, have raised less than $15M in venture capital, and have a company website and business email. Apply at business.adobe.com/solutions/startups.html.
Available programs
12 months free for up to five seats
Adobe for Startups
One free year of Adobe's creative, document and search tools. Firefly Pro Plus covers AI images, video, audio and design assets, Acrobat Studio covers PDFs, AI summaries and e-signatures and includes Adobe Express Premium, and Semrush covers search and AI visibility. Adobe has not published a dollar value for the bundle.
- Adobe Firefly Pro Plus for teams, with Adobe's commercially safe models and partner AI models
- Adobe Acrobat Studio for teams, including Adobe Express Premium, PDF Spaces, AI Assistant and e-signatures
- Semrush for keyword research, competitor insights and visibility in search and AI answers
- Up to five seats per team; extra seats and products can be purchased separately
- Founder community, plus learning, workshops and events with Adobe experts
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Do you qualify for Adobe?
You likely qualify if
- You were incorporated in the past five years
- You have raised less than $15M in venture capital
- You have a company website and a business email address
You won't qualify if
- You have raised $15M or more
- Your company was incorporated more than five years ago
- Your startup has already redeemed the free offer
Common rejection reasons
- Funding or incorporation date outside the limits
- Applying without a business email or company website
How to apply for Adobe
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Check you qualify
You need to be Seed through Series A, incorporated in the past five years, with less than $15M raised in venture capital, a company website and a business email address.
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Fill in the form
Tell Adobe about your startup using the form on the Adobe for Startups page.
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Verify your eligibility
Follow the instructions in your verification email. The Adobe for Startups team reviews each application and contacts you if it needs more information.
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Activate your access
Once accepted, activate your access and set up your team. The offer covers up to five seats for 12 consecutive months.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Adobe give startups?
Adobe provides eligible startups with up to 12 months free in perks and resources across its programs.
Does Adobe take equity from startups?
No. Adobe's startup perks and credits are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Adobe?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: Seed through Series A, incorporated in the past five years; Raised less than $15M in venture capital; A company website and a business email address.
Is Adobe free for startups?
Applying is free. Adobe provides up to 12 months free in perks and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Adobe?
1) Check you qualify, 2) Fill in the form, 3) Verify your eligibility, 4) Activate your access. Full steps are on this page.
Does Adobe have a startup program?
Yes. Adobe for Startups launched on November 2, 2026. It gives eligible early-stage companies 12 months free of Adobe Firefly Pro Plus, Acrobat Studio and Semrush.
Who qualifies for Adobe for Startups?
Seed through Series A companies incorporated in the past five years that have raised less than $15M in venture capital and have a company website and business email. Adobe verifies eligibility on each application.
How many seats do you get?
Up to five seats per team. Additional seats and other Adobe products can be purchased separately.
What happens after the first year?
You can choose a paid Adobe plan to keep going. The free offer can only be redeemed once, for 12 consecutive months.
Can I get Adobe for Startups through my accelerator or VC?
Some Adobe partner accelerators and VCs offer it through their marketplaces. If yours does not, Adobe says to contact the team at startups@adobe.com.
Which countries is Adobe for Startups available in?
Adobe says country availability applies but does not publish a list on the program page. Check when you apply, or ask startups@adobe.com.
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