Supporting Early-Stage Startups

Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed some of the most innovative AI applications being built on Qdrant. A significant number of these have come from startups pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in AI. To ensure these pioneering teams have access to the right resources at the right time, we’re introducing Qdrant for Startups. This initiative is designed to provide startups with the technical support, guidance, and infrastructure they need to scale their AI innovations quickly and effectively.

Qdrant for Startups helps early-stage startups fully leverage the capabilities of vector search technology. Whether you’re building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, recommendation engines, or anomaly detection models, the program offers exclusive benefits, such as discounts for Qdrant cloud, expert technical guidance, exclusive partner benefits, and co-marketing opportunities - empowering you to build and scale your AI products efficiently and cost-effectively.

Benefits for admitted startups:

• Qdrant Cloud discount: 20% discount on Qdrant Cloud valid for 12 months, optimizing costs while scaling with advanced vector search capabilities.
• Expert technical guidance: Dedicated technical support and guidance to optimize your application’s performance with vector search.
• Co-marketing opportunities: Collaboration with the Qdrant team on joint marketing initiatives to boost your startup’s visibility.
• Early access to features: Exclusive early access to upcoming Qdrant features, keeping you at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Community access: Access to Qdrant’s developer and AI community for collaboration, networking, and shared learning.

Access to popular AI tools

We’ve built this program to support startups with their entire AI tech stack. In addition to Qdrant, accepted startups will receive exclusive discounts from our program partners - Hugging Face, LlamaIndex, and Airbyte - ensuring you have access to the key tools and resources needed to build and scale AI-driven applications.

Accepted startup program members will have the ability to get additional benefits:

• Hugging Face: $100 compute credits for the HuggingFace Hub
• LlamaIndex: 20% discount for 12 months for LlamaCloud
• Airbyte: Cloud credits for Y Combinator startups

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What are the eligibility requirements?

A: You must meet all of the following:

• Pre-seed, Seed or Series A startups (under five years old)
• New user of Qdrant Cloud
• Has not previously participated in the Qdrant for Startups program
• Offer is not valid to existing Qdrant customers
• Must be building an AI-driven product or services (agencies or devshops are not eligible)
• A live, functional website is required
• Billing must be done directly with Qdrant (not through a marketplace)

Q: How can I apply to the Qdrant Startup Program?

A: Apply through our online form by providing details about your startup and its plans for using Qdrant. Applications are reviewed within 7-10 business days, with selections based on innovation potential and alignment with our capabilities.

Q: What criteria are used to select startups for the program?

A: We evaluate applications based on the innovation potential of the tech or AI-driven products or services and their alignment with Qdrant’s capabilities. Startups that demonstrate a clear vision and potential for impactful use of our platform are more likely to be selected.

Q: How long is the discount valid, and are there any conditions?

A: The discount is valid for 12 months from the date of acceptance and applies exclusively to our Cloud services billed through Stripe. Participants need a Stripe account to utilize the discount.

Q: How can I maximize the co-marketing opportunities offered by the program?

A: Engage actively with our marketing team for features on social media, possible appearances in Discord talks or webinars, and case studies to maximize your startup’s visibility and showcase your innovative use of Qdrant.

Q: Can existing Qdrant customers apply for the Startup Program?

A: Yes, existing Qdrant customers are eligible to apply for the Startup Program if their cloud account was created within the last 30 days from the date of application. This opportunity is designed to ensure startups at the early stages of using our platform can still benefit from the additional support and resources offered by the program.

Q: Can I reapply if my application is initially rejected?

A: Yes, we welcome reapplications from startups whose circumstances have changed or who can provide additional information that might have been overlooked in the initial review. You must wait 2 months to re-apply.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the program?

A: After reading these FAQs in full, if you need more details or assistance, please contact startups@qdrant.com.