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Confluent for Startups

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Summary

Early-stage startups can apply for free credits to run Confluent Cloud (managed Kafka and Flink) for up to a year, plus expert technical help (in-kind, not cash). The page lists no amount or detailed eligibility limits.

About this grant

Confluent for Startups gives early-stage startups free product credits to run Confluent Cloud's managed Apache Kafka and Apache Flink service for up to one year, plus expert sessions and office hours. A separate AI Accelerator runs twice a year for a few selected AI startups.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Early-stage startups (the page lists no specific funding, age or size limits)

Confluent also works with partner VC firms and accelerators

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • In kind
  • Cloud computing
  • Software
  • Entrepreneurship

Money can be used for

  • Cloud computing
  • Technical assistance

Program contact

startups@confluent.io

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