Exponential Partner Program: Requirements
Exponential partners must align with open-source values and a commitment to quality.
Applicants share their experience, complete the form, and undergo a review process.
Approved partners sign a contract, gain access to resources, and join the global network.
Partnership lasts one year, with renewals and upgrades based on proven activity.
Two Ways to Become a Partner
Grow with us at exponential.earth
At Exponential, we recognize and reward the commitment of our partners through a flexible, transparent points-based system. Whether you’re just starting or already contributing to the ecosystem, there are clear pathways to partnership.
1. Pay a Program Fee
- A monthly subscription fee of $45 USD grants you initial access to the partner program.
- To maintain active status, partners who do not reach the Professional level annually must pay this fee again each year.
2. Earn 5,000 Points
- Partners who generate 5,000 points annually through activity or revenue qualify for Basic status automatically, with no fee required.
Understanding the Points System
Our points system reflects both revenue contributions and community engagement.
1 Point ≈ 1 USD in revenue or 1 minute of value-added activity.
Some strategic activities may receive bonus points due to their higher impact on the ecosystem.
Partner Levels & Requirements
| Partner Tier | Points / Year | Min. Revenue | Certifications Required |
| Now | 3,000 | None | None |
| Starter | 4,000 | None | None |
| Basic | 5,000 | None | None |
| Professional | 8,000 | $7,200 USD | None |
| Silver | 20,000 | $12,000 USD | 1 Profile + 2 Sales |
| Gold | 50,000 | $18,000 USD | 2 Profile + 6 Sales |
| Platinum | 200,000 | $30,000 USD | 3 Profile + 10 Sales |
Partner tiers are reviewed monthly. You will always be placed in the highest tier for which you meet the requirements.
How to Earn Points
✅ Revenue Generation
- 1 point per $1 USD earned by exponential.earth via your direct sales, project licensing, or subscriptions.
✅ Knowledge Sharing
- Write technical articles, tutorials, wiki article documentation or documentation.
- Participate in forums or community support.
- Speak at conferences or contribute to open-source extensions.
✅ Program Activities
- Join campaigns, feedback sessions, or events.
- Help test marketing materials or participate in bug hunts.
- Engage in joint sales or “share your pipeline” initiatives.
✅ Special Contributions
- New ideas or impactful activities not listed? Let us know—we’ll evaluate and reward on a case-by-case basis.
Sample Point-Generating Activities
| Activity | Points |
| Exponential Premium project | 5,000+ |
| Exponential 6 project | 2,500+ |
| Exponential Newsletter solution project | 2,000+ |
| Official training course (per attendee) | 2,000 |
| Certification (per person) | 1,000 |
| Full event attendance (conference + meetings) | 5,000 |
| “Share your Pipeline” monthly | 1,000 |
| Partner year participation (max 3 years) | 1,000/year |
| Case study published on exponential.earth | 1,000 |
| Customer site running Exponential | 1,000 |
| Customer reference published | 500 |
| Article (500–1500 words, FLOSS-licensed) | 500 |
| Approved press release | 500 |
| Tutorial (1500+ words) | 500 |
| Conference presentation | 500 |
| “Powered by Exponential” site badge | 500 |
| Bug report | 50 |
| Forum post | 10 |
Reporting Your Activity
Manual Reporting
- External activities (e.g., events, customer projects, press coverage) must be submitted via the Partner Center using a quick reporting form.
- Forum posts, bug reports, downloads, and code contributions on exponential.earth
- Purchases or subscriptions via our platform
You can monitor your progress and current points balance at any time in your Partner Dashboard.
Certifications
For Silver tier and above, partners must hold valid certifications:
Profile Certifications
Choose the best fit for your team:
- Exponential Developer Certification (for technical teams)
- Exponential Design Certification (for design/ux teams)
- Exponential Solution Certification (for content-focused teams)
️ Sales Certifications
Each solution includes an associated Sales Certification, complete with:
- Product training
- Certification in a single-day session
Let’s Grow Together
Every contribution counts—from forum posts to enterprise deals. Start building your partner status and explore what’s possible at exponential.earth.
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