AI Startup Program
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The Tailscale AI Startup Program is designed for early stage companies who need to scale their networks quickly and securely and have never tried Tailscale before. Startups admitted will receive our Enterprise plan for 1 year for free (yes, actually free)! Learn more about our AI Solutions.
Reliable AI Infrastructure
Build reliable AI infrastructure to connect private language and vision models. Benefits such as Device Posture Management will provide a view of how secure or trustworthy devices on your Tailscale network (tailnet) are.
Up to 30 free users
In addition to all the features included in our Enterprise plan, you can onboard up to 30 users to your Tailscale account at no cost. Need more users? Send us an email with your use case, and we will get back to you. Email us at startup@tailscale.com.
Tailscale SSH with session recording
Our SSH feature means you never have to worry about rotating your SSH keys ever again. And with the enterprise plan you’ll also get 1 year SSH session recording for free.
Priority support
Customers on our enterprise plan receive quality, prioritized support whenever they need it.
Enterprise Plan Key Features
Tailscale SSH
Use this drop-in replacement to manage & record shell access into any linux machine without needing to share or manage keys.
Kubernetes Operator
Connect multi-cloud environments together easily. Gain direct access to your control plane API without exposing anything to the public internet over an encrypted Tailscale connection.
Access Control Lists
Lock it down. Control who can access which systems, filter traffic based on protocols, and even manage device postures for added security.
End-to-end Encryption
By installing the Tailscale client, all traffic is encrypted end-to-end using the Wireguard® protocol.
Bring your own IdP
Use SSO & MFA from a wide array of supported IdPs to authenticate users onto any Tailnet.
Log Streaming
Natively stream network flow and configuration audit logs to popular SIEM providers.
Program FAQ
What are the Terms and Conditions?
Pre-selected qualifying startups get one (1) free Enterprise subscription for one year (subject to our Terms of Service) in exchange for providing logo rights, a case study with Tailscale, and participating in Research. New accounts only; existing accounts, upgrades, and purchases through resellers or similar are not eligible. Limit one offer / startup. Void where prohibited. May not be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts. At the end of the offer period, you must purchase to continue using the Tailscale Solution. We reserve the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, to extend, modify or terminate this offer at any time and for any reason with or without prior notice.
What are the eligibility requirements the Tailscale AI startup program?
Early-stage startups: This program is intended for startups at Series A or earlier. Startups that use AI as their core technology. Small but hungry with fewer than 50 employees and who have never been a Tailscale customer before.
How are applications to this program handled?
We will review all applicants and send out select invitations on a rolling basis.
What if I've applied and haven't heard back yet?
If you haven't heard back from us within 10 business days, please contact us at hello@tailscale.com.
Am I eligible if I am already a Tailscale paying customer?
Tailscale's AI Startup Program is for first-time Tailscale customers. If your organization is currently a paying customer or has been in the past, you are not eligible.
Will I be on a special plan?
You will be on our Enterprise plan - the same as any organization on the Enterprise plan who isn't a part of our AI Startup Program. You will have all the same benefits and be subject to our ToS.
Should I apply?
If you aren't sure if your company qualifies or not, please apply!