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Pinecone startup program: Standard tier and Pro Support for early teams

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Credit amount (provider's words)

Not published (usage credits and discounts)

As stated by Pinecone; not a guarantee. Pinecone decides who is approved.

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The Pinecone startup program gives smaller, earlier-stage companies free access to the Standard tier of Pinecone's vector database with Pro Support, plus usage credits and discounts (amounts not published). It is open to startups with fewer than 100 employees at Series A or earlier, and the application needs an existing Pinecone Organization ID.

Pinecone for Startups gives smaller, earlier-stage companies the Standard tier of Pinecone's vector database with Pro Support. It also adds usage credits and discounts. The application needs an existing Pinecone Org ID, so you must sign up first.

What you get

  • Free access to Pinecone's Standard tier and Pro Support
  • Deploy in any cloud or region, with RBAC, backups, import and Prometheus metrics
  • A dedicated Slack channel
  • Usage credits and discounts (amounts not published)

Eligibility

  • Fewer than 100 employees
  • Series A or earlier

How the Pinecone startup program works

Credit types and validity

  • Free access to the Standard tier with Pro Support
  • Usage credits and discounts (amounts not published)
  • Any cloud or region, RBAC, backups, import and Prometheus metrics
  • A dedicated Slack channel

How the credits are applied and when they expire

Create a Pinecone account first and note your Organization ID. Then click 'Join the Program' on pinecone.io/startup-program and fill in the form (company, website, LinkedIn page, employee count, latest funding round, country, partner affiliation, Org ID and how you use Pinecone). Benefits are tied to that Org ID; email startups@pinecone.io with questions.

For founders in India

No India-specific terms published; the form asks for your country, but eligibility is only employee count and funding stage.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Create a Pinecone account and note your Organization ID
  2. Go to pinecone.io/startup-program and click 'Join the Program'
  3. Fill in the form: name, email, role, company name, website, employee count, LinkedIn page, latest funding round, country, partner affiliation, Pinecone Org ID, description, and how you use Pinecone
  4. Submit, and email startups@pinecone.io with any questions

Documents and details to keep ready

  • Form asks for a Pinecone Org ID
  • Form asks for your company website and company LinkedIn page
  • Form asks for your latest funding round (Bootstrap to Series B) and employee count
  • Form asks for any partner affiliation (e.g. a16z, Bessemer, Brex, Gradient, Kleiner Perkins, Menlo, Redpoint, Sequoia, Wing)

Common reasons applications are declined

  • 100 or more employees
  • Later than Series A

Tips before you apply

  • Sign up for Pinecone before applying — the form requires your Org ID
  • Mention partner affiliation (e.g. a16z, Sequoia, Brex) if you have one; the form asks for it
  • Be specific about how you use Pinecone in the description field

Terms to know

  • Credit and discount amounts are not published

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Pinecone startup program?

Companies with fewer than 100 employees at Series A or earlier.

What do startups get from Pinecone?

Free access to the Standard tier and Pro Support, deployment in any cloud or region, a dedicated Slack channel, plus usage credits and discounts.

How much are Pinecone startup credits?

Pinecone does not publish credit or discount amounts.

Do I need a Pinecone account to apply?

Yes. The application form asks for your Pinecone Organization ID.

Who do I contact with questions?

Pinecone lists startups@pinecone.io for program questions.

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