How to get an access to Copilot Enterprise for a member belonging to Github business?

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I hope this message finds you well.

Our organization is currently utilizing GitHub Business. We are interested in exploring the possibility of gaining access to GitHub Copilot Enterprise. However, according to the documentation, it appears that mixed plans are only available for GitHub Enterprise, not GitHub Business.

Could you please clarify the following point from the documentation: "When you subscribe your 'enterprise account' to Copilot Enterprise, you don't need to use this plan across the whole enterprise." Does the term 'enterprise account' in this context refer exclusively to organizations using GitHub Enterprise?

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in understanding whether our organization on GitHub Business can access GitHub Copilot Enterprise.

Can you also tell me how to get an access to Github Copilot Enterprise Plan as a member of Github Business?

Thank you for your time and support.

[Sharma-Mayank15]

Hello GitHub Support Team,

I hope this message finds you well.

Our organization is currently subscribed to GitHub Business and we are very interested in enabling GitHub Copilot Enterprise for our developers.

However, according to the GitHub documentation, mixed plan usage (e.g., only enabling Copilot Enterprise for select members) is only available for GitHub Enterprise accounts. One statement in particular caused confusion:

“When you subscribe your enterprise account to Copilot Enterprise, you don't need to use this plan across the whole enterprise.”

Could you kindly clarify:

Does "enterprise account" in this context exclusively refer to GitHub Enterprise, or does it also include GitHub Business plans?

If we are currently on GitHub Business, is there any pathway to enable Copilot Enterprise (even partially) for select team members — or must we first upgrade to GitHub Enterprise?

Your clarification will help us determine the next steps toward enabling Copilot Enterprise functionality within our current environment.

Thank you in advance for your guidance and support.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Organization]