Canonical Partner Programme

The Canonical Partner Programme is designed to deliver open source solutions and partner's technologies to Ubuntu users globally, providing the choice and quality that real world challenges require.

Partners range in size from global technology companies to local consultancies that will support a small implementation of Ubuntu.

Locate a partner

Partners provide software, hardware, implementation services and training base on Ubuntu. Locate a partner

Become a partner

The partner programme is for businesses that are providing solutions based on Ubuntu. There are five separate tracks in the partner programme with some tracks having as many as three levels. These levels depend on your size, skills and experience of your organisations and the level of your commitment to Ubuntu.

In return for this commitment, you get access to sales, marketing, technical and support resources directly from Canonical.

 

Business partners
 Technology partners Training partners
Consultants Hardware Vendors (IHVs) Academic Trainers
Resellers Software Partners (ISVs) Commercial Trainers
Systems Integrators System Builders/OEMs  

Some of these tracks are then divided into three levels of participation :

Gold partnerships include engineering, support and marketing collaboration. These partnerships require higher revenue and support commitments, but benefit from a more strategic relationship with Canonical, and benefit from being intimately involved with Canonical's business processes and strategies.

 

Silver Partners have met a set of requirements set out by Canonical that demonstrate a definite commitment to promoting and developing open source technologies within their customer base and to building joint business with Canonical. These partners also receive additional marketing assistance and are eligible for technical support at reduced prices.

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Affiliate is the entry level into the programme. Affiliate Partners have access to many services provided by Canonical from technical support to marketing and communications. The entry requirements are set to enable most Ubuntu and open source focused businesses join at this level.

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Want to know more about the programme?

Take a look at the FAQ and see if we can answer your questions.

Joining the Ubuntu Marketplace

If you do not qualify for the full partner programme, the Ubuntu Marketplace is the ideal place to register if you are starting an Ubuntu based business and it may be more suited to your current requirements. Listing in the Marketplace is free to all businesses and individuals who are working with Ubuntu, whether they are providing local support to their clients, or providing large scale consultancy across regions and countries.