Motherduck MotherDuck Startup Program
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MotherDuck’s Startup Program gives early-stage companies affordable access to its modern analytics data warehouse. Participants benefit from per-user compute isolation ("ducklings"), built-in cost attribution, compatibility with 50+ data tools, and dedicated onboarding support. The offer provides a one-year 50% discount on Business Plan contracts (minimum $6,000 spend for $12,000 in platform value) that must be executed within 12 months of acceptance. The program targets teams with ≤20 employees and ≤$5 million in funding and is extended to new or free-tier customers only.
Tiers
50% Startup Discount
up to 50Half-price annual Business Plan for eligible startups, on top of the standard 21-day free trial.
- 50% discount on Business Plan contract (min. $6k annual spend)
- Full feature access with no gating or hidden fees
- User-level compute instances and cost visibility
- Native integrations with 50+ data tools
- Dedicated support to optimise data architecture
- ≤20 employees
- ≤$5M total funding
- Active public website (not in stealth)
- New or existing Free-tier MotherDuck customer
- Company email required (no personal emails)
- Review eligibility. Confirm your startup meets size, funding, and customer-status criteria listed on the website.
- Submit application form. Provide company details and agree to minimum contract size. Apply Now ↗
- Sign discounted contract. Upon approval, execute the annual agreement within 12 months to lock in the 50% discount.
FAQ
Who is eligible for MotherDuck’s Startup Program?
Startups with fewer than 20 employees and no more than $5 million in funding (including bootstrapped) that are new customers or existing users on the Free plan can apply. Paid-plan customers are not eligible.
Does the 50% discount expire?
Yes. The discounted annual contract must be signed within 12 months of program acceptance to remain valid.
Is there a minimum contract size?
The discount applies to Business Plan contracts of at least $6,000 per year, representing $12,000 in platform credits after the 50% reduction.
What support will my startup receive?
MotherDuck’s support team contacts accepted startups to discuss goals, answer questions, and provide technical guidance for deploying analytics workloads.
Can current MotherDuck customers join?
Only startups on the Free tier may apply. Existing paid-plan customers are not eligible for the Startup Program.