Startup Program
Launch Fast. Scale without Limits. Get $100,000 in TiDB Cloud Credits.
Apply now and start building with the distributed SQL database that grows with you—from MVP to millions of users.
Everything you need to scale
Get the full stack of resources designed for high-growth startups
$100,000 in Cloud Credits
Twelve months of free TiDB Cloud usage to build and scale without worrying about costs.
Serverless Scalability
Auto-scaling architecture that grows with your user base. Pay only for what you use.
Enterprise Support
Priority technical support and dedicated account management from the TiDB team.
No Upfront Cost
Zero setup fees or long-term commitments. Start building immediately with flexible terms.
Global Infrastructure
Deploy across multiple regions with built-in high availability and disaster recovery.
Security & Compliance
Enterprise-grade encryption, ACID transactions, and compliance-ready features out of the box.
Built for startup growth
TiDB powers companies from day one to unicorn status
HTAP for Real-Time Insights
MySQL Compatible
Horizontal Scalability
Startup Success Stories
Trusted by innovative teams
TiDB's serverless model let us launch our MVP in weeks instead of months. The $100K credits were transformative for our early growth.
Sarah Chen, Founder & CEO
We scaled from 100K to 10M transactions per day without touching our infrastructure. TiDB just handled it.
Marcus Rodriguez, CTO
The startup program's enterprise support was invaluable. We had technical guidance when we needed it most.
Priya Patel, Engineering Lead
TiDB's serverless model let us launch our MVP in weeks instead of months. The $100K credits were transformative for our early growth.
Sarah Chen, Founder & CEO
We scaled from 100K to 10M transactions per day without touching our infrastructure. TiDB just handled it.
Marcus Rodriguez, CTO
The startup program's enterprise support was invaluable. We had technical guidance when we needed it most.
Priya Patel, Engineering Lead
Who can apply?
We support startups at any stage of growth
Innovative Companies
Building novel solutions that solve real problems in any industry.
Recent Funding
Seed to Series B stage, or demonstrating strong growth metrics and market traction.
Ambitious Teams
Committed founding teams with clear vision and execution capabilities.
Tech-Forward
Open to cloud-native architecture and modern database technologies.
Startup Program FAQ
You'll transition to standard TiDB Cloud pricing with the option for a continued startup discount. Our team will work with you on a sustainable path forward.
Ready to launch your startup?
Join hundreds of innovative companies scaling with TiDB Cloud. Apply for the Startup Program today.