The Aiven Free Tier Competition: Build, Share, and Win $1,000!

Aiven has launched a competition encouraging participants to build innovative projects using its free tier services, such as PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, MySQL, and Valkey, with a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize. The competition emphasizes both the technical execution and the storytelling aspect, urging participants to document their project journey, challenges, and the role Aiven's services played in their development process. Entries must be shared on social media platforms like LinkedIn, X, Discord, or Reddit with the hashtag #AivenFreeTier, and a submission form must be completed to ensure the judges review the project. The competition runs until March 31, 2026, with the winner announced on April 6, 2026, and offers bonus points for sharing progress updates.