$6,000
Temporal Cloud for Startups
- Funded startups that have raised $30M or less
Temporal Startup Credits: Program Explained
Funded startups that have raised $30M or less can apply for $6,000 in Temporal Cloud credits plus onboarding support.
Last verified October 29, 2026
Quick answer
Available programs
Funded startups that have raised $30M or less can apply for $6,000 in Temporal Cloud credits plus onboarding support.
Don’t miss the next $100K in creditsGet monthly updates on new credits, perks, and funding opportunities. Discover $5M+ in credits.
Best for
Durable workflow orchestrationAI agent pipelines needing reliabilityTeams migrating from self-hosted Temporal
Do you qualify for Temporal?
You likely qualify if
- Funded startup with $30M or less raised
- Raised funding within the past 3 years (per FounderPass)
- Has a Temporal Cloud account and has run a first Workflow (per FounderPass)
- Not a current paying Temporal Cloud customer
You won't qualify if
- Raised more than $30M
- Already a Temporal Cloud customer
- Unfunded/bootstrapped
Common rejection reasons
- No active Temporal Cloud usage yet
- Funding above $30M or older than 3 years
How to apply for Temporal
- Check eligibility: funded, $30M or less raised
- Create a Temporal Cloud account and run your first Workflow
- Apply at temporal.io/startup/apply
- Activate: credits applied to your Business plan account on approval
Stacks well with
Founders who claim Temporal often pair it with these to build a bigger credit stack.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Temporal give startups?
$6,000 in Temporal Cloud credits plus technical onboarding and design reviews. Funded startups that have raised $30M or less can apply for $6,000 in Temporal Cloud credits plus onboarding support.
Does Temporal take equity?
No. These are non-dilutive credits and perks; you do not give up equity.
Who qualifies for Temporal?
Funded startup with $30M or less raised. Raised funding within the past 3 years (per FounderPass). Has a Temporal Cloud account and has run a first Workflow (per FounderPass).
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for the main program.
How do I apply for Temporal?
1) Check eligibility: funded, $30M or less raised 2) Create a Temporal Cloud account and run your first Workflow 3) Apply at temporal.io/startup/apply 4) Activate: credits applied to your Business plan account on approval
Related startup credits
Tracking programs from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Cloud and 160+ more
Don’t miss the next $100K in credits
Get monthly updates on new credits, perks, and funding opportunities. Discover $5M+ in credits.