# Helping Founders Scale Faster and Build Smarter

URL: https://www.prisma.io/blog/prisma-startup-program
Published: 2025-02-07
Authors: Shane Neubauer
Description: The Prisma Startups Program gives early-stage teams credits, guidance, and support to build faster with Prisma Postgres and scalable database workflows.

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At Prisma, we know that building a startup is an intense journey—one that requires focus, speed, and the right tools to scale. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Prisma Startups Program, designed to help early-stage companies move fast, stay lean, and build scalable applications with ease.

## What’s in the Program? [#whats-in-the-program]

We’ve built this program to provide startups with the best resources to accelerate development and scale with confidence, while focusing on your own mission — not your infrastructure. Here’s what you get:

* **$10,000 in credits** – Have your database bill covered for up to a year and $10k, while building with Prisma Postgres, our modern serverless database.
* **1:1 Guidance on Design & Architecture** – Work directly with our experts to optimize your infrastructure and ensure best practices in database and application design.
* **Direct Support in a Slack Channel** – Gain access to a dedicated Slack channel where you can get real-time help from our team, and even connect with other startup founders.
* **Co-Marketing & Growth Opportunities** – Get featured in our case studies, newsletters, and startup showcases to help amplify your reach.

## Who’s Eligible? [#whos-eligible]

The Prisma Startups Program is open to early-stage companies that are building scalable applications up to Series A stage. If you’re an ambitious founder looking to accelerate your development workflow, this program is for you. (see link at the bottom for full detail)

## Meet Prisma Postgres: The Next Generation of Serverless Databases [#meet-prisma-postgres-the-next-generation-of-serverless-databases]

Prisma Postgres is a truly next-generation serverless database. Unlike traditional serverless databases, Prisma Postgres eliminates cold starts while offering full integration with the Prisma ORM, ensuring seamless development and ultra-fast performance. As part of the **Prisma Startups Program**, participants receive credits to help them build with the power of Prisma Postgres.

## How to Apply [#how-to-apply]

Applying is simple—just visit our [Startups Program page](https://www.prisma.io/programs/startups), fill out a short application, and our team will review your submission. We’re committed to supporting the next generation of innovative companies, and we’d love to have you onboard.

We’re excited to support the startup ecosystem and can’t wait to see what you build with Prisma!

[Apply today](https://www.prisma.io/programs/startups)