The Program

The Cloud Foundry Core program helps developers make better deployment decisions by identifying providers that preserve cloud application portability. Joining the Cloud Foundry Core program lets Cloud Providers connect with developers looking to preserve application portability.

Why Become Cloud Foundry Core Compatible?

Hundreds of Thousands of Developers Use Cloud Foundry
The Cloud Foundry Core program is the best way to reach this active community.
This community demands application portability. The Cloud Foundry Core badge
is proof of your commitment to cloud portable applications and an open approach
to validation.

Cloud Foundry Core Program Benefits

Cloud Foundry Core Badge
The Cloud Foundry Core badge is provided to you for placement on your
website. It’s an indication to developers that their applications will
run on your Cloud Foundry based cloud by using a baseline of
common runtimes and services.
Badge Terms & Conditions

Core Sample logos

Priority Listing
Compatible providers will receive priority listing on core.cloudfoundry.org. The listing service enables you to promote any additional frameworks, services, runtimes, and locations that differentiate you from other Core compatible providers.

Technical and Marketing
In addition to priority listing and logo, compatible providers will be eligible for marketing and technical program support.

Get Started

Ensuring your cloud is Cloud Foundry Core compatible is a simple three-step process:

1. Deploy
Deploy the Cloud Foundry software containing the current version of Core runtimes and services to your cloud infrastructure directly from the Cloud Foundry open source project on GitHub.

2. Comply
Comply with Cloud Foundry Core Definition (CFCD). The CFCD lays out the current versions of runtime and services that a Cloud Foundry instance should support to be Core compatible.

3. Validate
Use the open mechanism to test your endpoint. A green checkmark indicates compatibility with the current version of Core runtimes and services.

Once you’ve determined your cloud is Cloud Foundry Core compatible, apply here to receive priority listing, Cloud Foundry Core badge, and co-marketing.