From 1998 to 2002, the foundational technology for Coverity’s expanding platform of development tools was developed in the Computer Systems Laboratory at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Soon after releasing the first system capable of detecting thousands of critical defects in open source projects in 2003, a group of Stanford researchers went on to develop the software for commercial use, forming what is now Coverity, Inc.

With roots deeply entwined in the academic community, Coverity understands the value that fresh perspective and dedicated research can bring our products and the market place; our customers rely on the next generation workforce of skilled engineers. Coverity’s Academic Software Program is therefore designed to grant universities all over the country the opportunity to access our leading source code analysis software for the purpose of developing, analyzing, building and testing software code in an academic setting—either as part of a class offering or as part of non-profit academic research.

Click here for a list of current Program participants.

• Who is Eligible?
• How Much Does it Cost to Participate in the Program?
• What Software Products are Available?
• How Do I Apply?
• How Do I Renew My Annual Subscription?

Who is Eligible?

• Applicants to the program must be accredited, degree-granting academic institutions located in North America, Western Europe or Japan, with curricula and/or research projects involving source code development or analysis.
• The applicant may not be a government funded research and development centers, or a laboratory or facility operated by an academic institution for a government.
• Our program's primary focus is the traditional academic departments of Computer Engineering and Computer Science. Other university research labs, centers and institutions will be evaluated for participation in our program on a case-by-case basis.

How Much Does it Cost to Participate in the Program?

Participation in the Program is available for US $240 for a one year subscription (“Subscription Fee”). This grants the participating academic institution (the “Participant”):

What Software Products are Available?

Currently, Coverity Static Analysis is available under this Program.

How Do I Apply?

The following instructions are provided as an aid to step you through the process of ordering Coverity software through the Academic Software Program:

1. Complete the Academic Software Order Form. The person you designate as the Primary Technical Liaison should be the person responsible for installation and maintenance of the Coverity software.
2. When prompted, review the Academic Product License Agreement (“APLA”). The APLA must be completed with the Participant’s name, address and contact information, and accepted by an authorized representative of the Participant. An electronic copy of the APLA will be emailed to the email address supplied by Participant upon Participant’s acceptance of the APLA.
3. Choose your method of payment. If paying by credit card, you will be asked to submit your credit card information on-line. Alternatively, submit a Purchase Order for the full Subscription Fee for the remainder of the Program Year to AcademicProgram@coverity.com and pay upon receipt of an invoice.
4. If the APLA has been accepted and the Academic Software Order Form is complete and in line with the Program policies, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download the Software and license key.
5. Payment of the Subscription Fee must be made before participation in the Program can commence. Subsequent annual fees are due before the June 30th of each subsequent Program Year.

How Do I Renew My Annual Subscription?

1. Complete the Academic Software Order Form. Be sure to check the “Renewal” box under “License Selection”, and enter in the APLA Reference Number . The APLA Reference Number is mailed to you with the download instructions.
2. Choose your method of payment. If paying by credit card, you will be asked to submit your credit card information on-line. Alternatively, submit a Purchase Order for the full one (1) year Subscription Fee for the remainder of the Program Year to AcademicProgram@coverity.com and pay upon receipt of an invoice.
3. If the Academic Software Order Form is complete and in line with the Program policies, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download your license key.
4. Annual fees are due before June 30th of the anniversary of the effective date for commencing participation in the Program.