The STACKIT Partners League

The collaborative network for an open, sovereign cloud infrastructure in Europe.
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The Partners League Concept

The STACKIT Partners League is far more than a traditional partner program. It is a fair and highly transparent network built on mutual trust and measurable commitment.

Our guiding principle, “Performance for performers,” means that we reward your active engagement and your investment in STACKIT expertise. The more closely you collaborate with us, the more comprehensive the services, financial incentives, and support benefits you’ll unlock. We support you at every stage of your partnership—from initial technical validation through joint migration projects to exclusive co-marketing activities.

The 4 Partner Tiers at a Glance

Partner Badge Registered

STACKIT Partner

An easy way to get started with our open, robust cloud infrastructure, with direct access to the Partner Portal.

Partner Badge Silver

STACKIT Silver Partner

For up-and-coming partners with proven technological expertise and initial independent market initiatives.

Partner Badge Gold

STACKIT Gold Partner

The partner tier for our top partners with consistently high performance (limited to the top 25).

Partner Badge Platinum

STACKIT Platinum Partner

The strategic master class in our Partners League (limited to the top 5).

The 4 Partner Tiers—Requirements and Benefits

Our partner program offers companies of all sizes the right framework for sustainable success in an open and secure cloud infrastructure. From a quick, direct entry to exclusive benefits at the top tier: The tier model is characterized by clear requirements and increasing privileges. Discover the four levels of our partner network and learn about the opportunities and incentives each tier offers your company.

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Which type of partnership is right for you? The Partners League tailored to your needs

Whether as a reseller, referral, solution provider, or training partner - we offer exactly the type of partnership that allows you to make the most of the STACKIT partner ecosystem.

Referral

Receive a commission on the consumption of acquired customer projects in the STACKIT Cloud.

Requirements: Acquisition of new customer projects, support of STACKIT sales in approaching customers, registration of customer projects with STACKIT via the partner portal.

Ideally suited for: Consulting companies, advisors, professional service providers

Reseller

You receive a discount on the list prices of STACKIT Cloud Services.  

Requirements: Own STACKIT Cloud organization, management of customer infrastructure in the STACKIT Cloud, 1st level support for customer inquiries, (economic) risk assumption of the customer relationship.

Ideally suited for: Managed service providers, full service providers, system integrators

Solution

Discount on the list prices of STACKIT Cloud Services & Credits per month for PoCs.

Prerequisites: Own STACKIT Cloud organization, implementation and operation of own product on STACKIT, passing the technical validation process in STACKIT Technology Partner Management incl. meeting the requirements for solution providers (e.g. IT security, sovereignty, etc.).

Ideally suited for: Independent software providers

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How to Become a STACKIT Partner: The Path to the Partners League

Joining the STACKIT Partner Ecosystem is simple and transparent:

  1. Registration and Basic Level: You start by signing a Partner Base Agreement and creating a complete profile on the STACKIT Partner Portal. This makes you a STACKIT Partner and gives you immediate access to go-to-market resources, training, and opportunity registration.
  2. Advancement: To advance to STACKIT Premium Partner status, you must, among other things, display the STACKIT logo, acquire at least one STACKIT competency, and train at least one employee in the foundational training courses (Partner Fundamentals and Tech Fundamentals).
  3. Top Partner Status: STACKIT Top Partner status is awarded annually to the top sales partners with the highest Commitment Score, which is based on factors such as ARR, acquired customer projects, and joint success stories.
  4. Strategic Technology Partnership: As a STACKIT Strategic Technology Partner, you integrate the badge and have your service or product fully integrated and certified by STACKIT.

Your current rank and progress can be viewed at any time in the Partner Portal.

Would you also like to benefit from the advantages of the Partners League? - Sign up via our contact form.

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Would you like to find out more about STACKIT cloud solutions? Do you have questions about cloud services, would you like an individual price estimate or would you like to find out more about our company? Use our contact form to get in touch with our experts directly. We will be happy to help you!

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