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Temporal Cloud for Startups

Up to $6K in credits
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Six grand in Temporal Cloud credits for startups under $30M funded.

Temporal handles the gnarly distributed systems work—retries, timeouts, state management—so you don't have to rebuild it yourself. You get $6,000 in credits, plus dedicated onboarding and a design review to make sure you're not shooting yourself in the foot. They'll also help you stress-test before production. The catch: you need to be under $30M in funding, and credits expire after 12 months if unused. Best for teams building workflows, payment systems, or anything that needs to reliably execute across services without losing state.

Program details

Tier 1

Startup Program

Single-tier program providing $6,000 in free credits for startups with less than $30M in funding.

$6K

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Application difficulty: Easy Benefits: Strong Duration: Up to 10-12 months usage (typical)

Benefits

  • $6,000 in free Temporal Cloud credits
  • Full access to the Temporal Cloud platform
  • Expert onboarding & design reviews
  • Production readiness & worker tuning guidance
  • Best practices from distributed systems experts

Eligibility

  • Raised $30M or less in funding
  • Not currently using Temporal Cloud

How to apply

  1. 1

    Create Temporal Cloud Account

    Sign up for a free account to get started

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  2. 2

    Submit Startup Program Application

    Complete the form to request your $6,000 credits

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Pros

  • ✓ $6,000 in credits with no equity or revenue share required
  • ✓ Dedicated onboarding and design review included—not just self-serve docs
  • ✓ Covers actual production use; credits apply to all Temporal Cloud tiers

Cons

  • ✗ Strict $30M funding cap; one Series B round over that and you're out
  • ✗ Credits expire after 12 months—no rollover if you don't spend them
  • ✗ Requires active use; dormant accounts may lose remaining balance

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Temporal Cloud for Startups?
Startups that have raised $30M or less in funding and are not currently using Temporal Cloud.
How do I apply for the program?
Apply to join the Startup Program via the provided link and set up your Temporal Cloud account.
What happens when I get approved for the program?
Temporal will credit your account with $6,000 and reach out to set up an onboarding and welcome call.
How much usage will $6,000 provide for my application?
It depends on your use case, but $6,000 of credits could provide up to 10-12 months of usage.
What happens when I use all my credits?
Once you consume all your credits, Temporal will begin billing for your monthly usage and services.
Can I migrate if I'm already using Temporal (self-hosted)?
Absolutely! Just mention it in your initial call, and the team will assist with migration.
Can I transfer these credits to another company?
No, credits are non-transferable. Other companies should apply directly for their own credits.
I'm part of an educational institution. Can I apply for the program?
Yes. Temporal supports educators, faculty, and researchers at accredited institutions. Reach out at incubator@temporal.io.
Am I eligible if I'm already using Temporal Cloud?
No, the program is only open to new Temporal Cloud users who meet the funding requirement.
I have more questions; who should I talk to?
Send any additional questions to incubator@temporal.io.

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