Startup Growth Tools

1. Up to $30,000 Aiven credits for 12 months
2. Access to Aiven's expertise and knowledge
3. Solutions and technical support

Aalto Startup Center's startups can use Aiven Cluster Startup Program credits to purchase the services, cloud data plans, and additional support that you need to build a modern data infrastructure. Tools include Apache Kafka®️, PostgreSQL®️, MySQL, M3, InfluxDB®️, OpenSearch®️ and more. You also get access to Aiven’s expertise and knowledge, and tap into the Cluster community of like-minded entrepreneurs and startups, and help each other work towards greatness.

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1.  Up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits and more.

Google Cloud Platform is designed to help you build and scale quickly. Whether it’s basic compute and storage, analyzing massive amounts of data or injecting your product with AI, Google has the tools you need. All Kiuas Startups have a fast track to the Google for Startups Cloud Program and are automatically eligible to join the tier matching their current stage

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1.  Azure credits up to $150k
2. Free licenses: Linkedln Premium, M365, Dynamics265, Power Platform

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub helps startups radically accelerate innovation by providing access to industry-leading AI services, expert guidance, and the essential technology needed to build a future-proofed startup.

Microsoft for Startups Program

1.  Aalto Startup Center's startups get 3 months free with code

Build and scale your product with Linear. Linear is the issue tracker that startups love to use. Meet the new standard for modern software development. Streamline issues, sprints, and product roadmaps.

 Linear 

1. 6 months free of Notion’s Plus plan including unlimited AI (over &6,000 in savings)

Notion is a connected workspace, powered by AI, that enables Product & Engineering teams to efficiently manage OKRs by integrating them with daily workflows. It provides a single source of truth for teams working towards the same goals, together.

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1.  Aalto Startup Center's startup get $1,000 in credit (T&C applied)

Miro aims to enable startups to work effectively together - from brainstorming with digital sticky notes to planning and visualizing ideas to bring your business to life.

Miro 

1. 14-day free trial
2. 50% off for paid plans only for Aalto Startup Center and A Grid community 

Viima helps you go from ideas to innovations, every step of the way. Viima is a all-in-one innovation platform that scales with your needs.

Viima

1. Free CTO level mobile app consultation

2. €3,000 discount on the setup fee, and additional 4500 users on the monthly SaaS fee 

Build powerful mobile apps without coding. Create your native Android & iOS mobile apps in real time with Choicely’s drag and drop builder

1. Free 3,5h of consulting and a first deliverable (for a pitch deck or something else)
2.  plan for next steps

KRUT is a design agency at A Grid. We specialize in visualizing information and providing design services, particularly for fact-based communication, such as tech-based startups that need to explain their product or business. We can help you shape your pitch deck, visually explain your company or product, create data visualizations for a broad audience or stakeholders, and develop a brand identity and materials. We offer an initial sprint of consulting to identify your needs and deliver a first draft of how your pitch deck could be enhanced. We can meet you online or at A Grid for a kick-off session.

Krut

1. 75% off Business plan for a year

Typeform is a software as a service company that specializes in online form building and online surveys. Its main software creates dynamic forms based on user needs. 

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Leaware offers Aalto Startup Center's startups the following exclusive vouchers:

1. 10 Hours of AI & Automation Consulting (Value: €450)
   Expert guidance on integrating AI tools, optimizing workflows, and improving efficiency.
2. 10 Hours of Expert Analytics (Value: €450)
   Technical consulting for system performance, scalability, and architecture optimization.
3. 10 Hours of Product Strategy / Gamification / UX (Value: €550)
   Support in building user-centric products, engaging UX, and gamified solutions.
4. 50 Hours of UI Design (Value: €1,500)
   Comprehensive UI design services for intuitive, visually compelling interfaces.

Leaware is a Poland-based software development company with 14 years of experience serving startups and businesses across Belgium, the Netherlands, Finland, and Denmark. We specialize in mobile/web application development, generative AI, and business process automation, having successfully completed around 140 projects.

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ElevenLabs offers Aalto Startup Center's startups 3 months free access ($3.3k of free credits and premium support) to ElevenLabs! Create lifelike, expressive voices for media, customer service, or conversational AI. Easy to integrate and scalable—perfect for startups looking to innovate. 

1. 3 months free access
2. 11,000,000 characters
3. Premium support

ElevenLabs specializes in AI-driven voice synthesis, offering advanced text-to-speech (TTS) technology that creates ultra-realistic, human-like voices. Their platform allows users to generate, clone, and customize voices for various applications such as audiobooks, dubbing, conversational agents, and content localization. With an intuitive interface and powerful voice cloning features, ElevenLabs makes it easy to produce high-quality, lifelike audio content at scale.

How to apply:

1. Create a Free account here https://elevenlabs.io/app/sign-up
2. Please visit https://elevenlabs.io/startup-grants and apply for your grant using your account email
3. Fill out the form and indicate that you are a portfolio company and use referral code: 11Aalto

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