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Pinecone for Startups

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Comprehensive startup program offering free access to Pinecone's purpose-built vector database with Standard Tier features, Pro Support, and technical guidance for scaling AI applications from POC to production. Includes advanced features like RBAC, backups, multi-cloud deployment, and dedicated Slack support.

Starting from

$70

Up to

$840

Program Tiers

Standard Tier Access

Free access to Pinecone's Standard Tier with Pro Support for qualifying startups

Credit Value

$840

Duration

12 months

Benefits

Stellar - Premium benefits for established projects
Stellar
Premium benefits for established projects
Launchpad - Basic benefits to help you get started
Orbital - Enhanced benefits for growing projects
Stellar - Premium benefits for established projects Level 3
Galactic - Ultimate benefits package for industry leaders
Free access to Pinecone's Standard Tier (normally $70/month)
Pro Support with faster response times and dedicated Slack channel
Multi-cloud deployment with RBAC and automated backups
Enterprise features: Private Endpoints, SSO, and customer-managed encryption
Technical guidance for scaling from POC to production

Eligibility

Earth Gravity - Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck
Earth Gravity
Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck
Lunar Gravity - Simple application process, usually just a quick form
Earth Gravity - Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck Level 2
Solar Gravity - More intense: interview rounds, additional verification documents
Black Hole Gravity - Most demanding (complex due diligence)
Fewer than 100 employees
Series A funding stage or earlier
Building AI/ML applications requiring vector search
Active development using vector embeddings

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1

Submit Application

Complete the startup program application form with company details

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2

Company Verification

Provide proof of company size and funding status

Submit Documentation
3

Technical Review

Describe your AI/ML use case and vector search requirements

Technical Assessment

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