Built on Carina partner program
Public program page: carinaai.uk/partners.
The partner program is for companies and teams shipping products on the MIT Carina kernel. It provides co-marketing, official badges, and a path to featured placement. It is free to apply; human review is required (no self-service badge in v1).
Partnership does not change the kernel license and does not mean VERLOX endorses your product claims.
Program tiers
| Tier | Requirements | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Registered | Product uses Carina in production or active pilot; link back to carinaai.uk | Partners page listing; approved badge use |
| Featured | Production deployment plus published case study | Homepage showcase; /case-studies/ page; docs cross-links |
| Strategic | Revenue share or Carina Enterprise contract | Co-marketing, early RFC access, priority support |
Badge guidelines
Download SVGs from carinaai.uk/partners. Minimum display width: 120px. Do not recolor or rewrite badge text.
| Badge | When to use |
|---|---|
| Powered by Carina | Your product uses the Carina kernel in production for agent execution (tools, memory, routing). |
| Built on Carina | You ship a substantial custom layer (distro) on top of the kernel: vertical UI, domain packs, and ops your team owns. |
| Secured by Scout | Only if Labyrinth Scout is integrated in production. Badge from labyrinthscout.com, not this program. |
| Carina Enterprise Supported | Only with a signed Enterprise contract. See Enterprise. |
Full rules: BRAND_RULES.md in the repository.
Which badge should I request?
- Propreneur-style SaaS where Carina is the agent engine: Powered by Carina
- Flitz / ABBIS-style distros with heavy custom product surface: Built on Carina
- When unsure, describe your architecture in the application; VERLOX assigns the badge
Application checklist
Before emailing [email protected]:
- Public URL where we can verify the product exists (staging OK if access instructions included)
- Kernel depth: which package (
carina-agent), packs, channels, and memory backend - Carina version or git tag you track against
- Customer value prop in one paragraph (what the product does, not kernel internals)
- Link back: where you will link to carinaai.uk (footer, about page, or docs)
- Case study permission (yes/no) for Featured tier
- Honest status: production, pilot, or in development
Subject line: Carina partner application
Marketing obligations
Partners agree to:
- Link to carinaai.uk from a public page (footer, about, or docs)
- Use the correct badge label (Powered by vs Built on)
- State product status honestly (do not claim "production NHS" unless true)
- Not imply VERLOX acquired, invests in, or guarantees your product
- Not use the Carina wordmark as your primary product logo
VERLOX may revoke partner status if badges are misused or claims are misleading.
Founding partners (reference)
| Product | Badge | Tier | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propreneur | Powered by Carina | Featured | Production |
| Flitz | Built on Carina | Registered | In development |
| COMPASS | Powered by Carina | Featured | In development |
| ABBIS | Built on Carina | Registered | Coming soon |
FAQ
Is there a fee? Registered and Featured tiers are free. Strategic tier may include Enterprise commercial terms.
How long does review take? Typically 5 to 10 business days.
Can open-source projects apply? Yes, if there is a clear product surface and public URL.
Premium Hub packs? Separate from partner program; see Selling a pack.