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Turso for Startups: database credits for venture-backed teams

Partner VC / accelerator neededLast verified 15 October 2026

Credit amount (provider's words)

Not published ("Generous Turso credits")

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

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Turso for Startups is the Turso startup program for early-stage, venture-backed companies building on Turso's SQLite-based database. Accepted teams get 'generous' credits (amount not published), priority access to Turso engineers and early access to new features. Turso has announced it is joining Supabase, so programme terms may change.

Turso for Startups gives credits for Turso's SQLite-based edge database to venture-backed early-stage teams, with priority engineering support and early feature access. The form is short and decisions take a few business days. Turso has announced it is joining Supabase, so programme terms may change.

What you get

  • 'Generous' Turso credits (amount not published)
  • Priority access to Turso engineers for onboarding, architecture reviews and ongoing support
  • Early access to new features
  • Co-marketing in Turso's blog, case studies and social channels

Eligibility

  • Venture-backed startup with at least one round of funding
  • Building an early-stage product or actively scaling
  • Funding can be verified with recognised investors or accelerators

Turso only gives this offer to startups referred by one of its partner investors, accelerators or communities. Check with your investor or accelerator for a referral code first.

How the Turso startup program works

Credit types and validity

  • Turso Cloud credits (amount not published)
  • Priority engineering support for onboarding, architecture reviews and ongoing help
  • Early access to new features
  • Co-marketing in Turso's blog, case studies and social channels

How the credits are applied and when they expire

Fill in the form on turso.tech/startups with your company email, investor or accelerator and latest round. Once accepted, Turso applies the credits to your account and you can start building immediately.

Approval time

Rolling review; Turso says it typically responds within a few business days

For founders in India

No India-specific terms published. You need verifiable funding from recognised investors or accelerators, which can include Indian VCs or accelerators.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Go to turso.tech/startups and scroll to 'Join the Startup Program'
  2. Fill in the form: full name, company email, company, role, what your startup does, year founded, major investor or accelerator, and latest funding round
  3. Submit. Turso reviews on a rolling basis and usually replies within a few business days
  4. Once accepted, credits are applied to your account

Documents and details to keep ready

  • Company email address
  • Name of your major investor or accelerator
  • Your latest funding round
  • Year founded and a short description of the product

Tips before you apply

  • Name your major investor or accelerator exactly, since Turso verifies funding
  • If you are not venture-backed yet, use Turso's free tier until you raise
  • Watch for programme changes after Turso joins Supabase

Terms to know

  • The site says 'Turso is joining Supabase', so the programme may change

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Turso for Startups?

Early-stage, venture-backed startups with at least one funding round, building an early-stage product or actively scaling, with funding that can be verified from recognised investors or accelerators.

How much credit does Turso give startups?

Turso describes the credits as 'generous' but does not publish an amount.

How long does Turso take to review applications?

Turso reviews applications on a rolling basis and typically responds within a few business days.

What information does the Turso startup form ask for?

Full name, company email, company, role, what your startup does, year founded, major investor or accelerator, and latest funding round.

I am not a funded startup. Can I still use Turso?

Yes. Turso points non-startups to its free tier and paid plans.

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