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Redis Startup Program

Up to $10K in credits
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Free Redis Cloud for a year plus $10K in credits and technical support for early-stage startups.

You get 12 months of free Redis Cloud access (with usage caps), $10,000 in credits, and dedicated technical support including monthly office hours with Redis engineers. The program includes pre-built templates, hands-on workshops, and co-marketing support. It's structured in three phases—Discovery, Scale, and Growth—designed to help you optimize architecture and performance as you grow. The main catch: the free tier has usage limits, so if you're already at significant scale, you'll hit the ceiling fast. Best for early-stage teams building real-time features (caching, sessions, queues, leaderboards) who need expert guidance and aren't yet ready to pay for production Redis.

Program details

Tier 1

Redis Startup Tier

This tier offers qualifying startups 12 months of free Redis Cloud access, $10,000 in credits, early access to new features, comprehensive technical support, and growth opportunities through co-marketing and networking.

$10K

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Application difficulty: Medium Benefits: Exceptional Duration: 12 months

Benefits

  • 12 months of free Redis Cloud access (usage limits apply)
  • Priority early access to new Redis features and products
  • Dedicated customer support with monthly expert office hours
  • $10,000 in Redis credits for qualifying startups
  • Co-marketing and networking opportunities

Eligibility

  • Privately-held startups
  • Less than $5M in total funding
  • Building technology using Redis for real-time data processing and AI/ML applications

How to apply

  1. 1

    Submit Application

    Submit your technical architecture details and growth roadmap via the Redis partner portal.

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Pros

  • ✓ $10,000 in Redis credits on top of 12 months free access
  • ✓ Dedicated technical support with monthly expert office hours
  • ✓ Co-marketing and VC intro opportunities through partner network

Cons

  • ✗ Free tier has hard usage limits—you'll need to pay once you scale beyond them
  • ✗ 12-month clock starts immediately; no renewal guarantee after year one
  • ✗ Requires active application and approval; not automatic for all early-stage companies

Frequently asked questions

What does the Redis Startup Program offer?
It provides early-stage startups with free Redis Cloud access for 12 months, $10,000 in Redis credits, dedicated technical support, early feature access, and co-marketing opportunities to scale their applications.
Who is eligible for the program?
Startups must be privately-held, have less than $5M in funding, and be focused on building real-time applications using Redis' core capabilities.
How long does the program last and what is the application process?
The program runs for 12 months and is structured in phases including Discovery, Scale, and Growth. Applications are reviewed within 7-10 business days through the Redis partner portal.

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