KAWASAKI, Japan: Toshiba Corporation has announced the launch of the GridDB Startup Program, a strategic initiative designed to empower startups to build and scale real-time industrial solutions using GridDB Cloud, Toshiba’s distributed time-series database for Big Data and IoT systems.
Applications for the GridDB Startup Program opened on June 24, 2026.
The GridDB Startup Program has been introduced at a time when businesses are increasingly dependent on growing volumes of information.
As organizations seek to extract meaningful value from massive datasets, there is a growing need for systems capable of analyzing large-scale data accurately and reliably in real time without disrupting operations.
GridDB, Toshiba’s distributed time-series database, has been developed to address these challenges by offering reliability, low latency, and horizontal scalability.
The platform is designed to support Big Data and IoT applications that require continuous, high-speed processing of large volumes of time-series data.
The launch of the GridDB Startup Program forms part of Toshiba’s broader strategy to establish long-term partnerships with startups and encourage the co-development of innovative solutions.
Through the initiative, Toshiba aims to combine its expertise in data infrastructure with the creativity and agility of startups to generate new use cases and technology breakthroughs.
The GridDB Startup Program will focus on fostering innovation across multiple sectors, including IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, smart infrastructure, healthcare, finance, real-time analytics, and other emerging technology areas.
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According to Toshiba, the program is intended to provide participants with essential technologies, reduce barriers to innovation, and create opportunities for collaborative experimentation.
By offering access to GridDB Cloud and technical expertise, the company aims to enable startups to focus on product development rather than infrastructure management.
The GridDB Startup Program is expected to help startups rapidly prototype, validate, and scale their concepts while accelerating time-to-market and expanding solutions to global markets.
Key incentives under the GridDB Startup Program include:
- Complimentary access to GridDB Cloud
- Dedicated technical support from GridDB experts
- Opportunities for joint marketing and promotional activities with Toshiba’s GridDB team
- Potential connections with Toshiba Corporate Venture Capital
Applications for the GridDB Startup Program are open from June 24, 2026, across 26 countries and regions where GridDB Cloud services are currently available.
Through collaborations developed under the GridDB Startup Program, Toshiba stated that it will continue contributing to digital transformation (DX) initiatives and support the realization of future cyber-physical systems.
