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    Databricks Startup Program

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    up to $200K in credits

    Qualifying startups can receive up to $200K in credits for Neon and Databricks. Not sure if you qualify? Apply or ask your investor.

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    • “Every tech choice we make is about staying lightweight and scalable. Neon fits that perfectly: we can spin up real Postgres databases in CI, in seconds, with zero hassle.”

      Oliver Stenbom — Co-Founder at Endform

    • “Postgres fits with our architecture, and Neon made it easy. I didn’t want to deal with any overhead, Neon worked out of the box and let us stay focused.”

      Chris Sims — CEO and Co-Founder of Rhythmic

    • “We use Neon branching in our development process to find issues, test migrations, and experiment safely.”

      Tal Kain — Founder and CEO at Velocity

    • “Databases have always been such a pain. In Neon, everything feels easier and much safer to do.”

      Julian Benegas — CEO of BaseHub

    • “We work with a workflow where each developer has a branch with their name, and then we also have a Neon branch associated with a GitHub branch.”

      Sarim Malik — CEO at Rubric Labs

    • “Neon autoscaling kicks in when we have bursts of traffic. Neon’s managed database experience made it effortless to handle.”

      Lex Nasser — Founding Engineer at 222

    Who’s the Databricks Startup Program for?

    Self-Funded

    Building on your own? No investors, no problem. If you’re a founder shipping fast, you qualify.

    Who can apply?
    • Early-stage, self-funded startups.
    • Less than $1M in funding.
    • Building an early-stage product or MVP.
    What you get:
    • Up to $1,000 in Neon credits.
    • Onboarding support from the Neon product team.
    • Early access to new Neon features.

    Venture-Backed

    Backed by a VC or accelerator? If you’re part of a recognized accelerator or have investor backing, start here.

    Who can apply?
    • VC-backed startups with at least $1M in funding.
    • Participants in recognized accelerators (e.g. Y Combinator).
    • Building an early-stage product or MVP.
    What you get:
    • Up to $200K in Neon and Databricks credits.
    • Onboarding support from the Neon product team.
    • Early access to new Neon features.
    • Speaking opportunities at Neon developer events.
    • Co-marketing opportunities and visibility with Neon.

    Building something ambitious?

    Fill out an application and we’ll get back to you within a few business days.

    Apply Now

    Your questions,
    answered

    • The Databricks Startup Program supports both self-funded and VC-backed startups. Self-funded startups should have less than $1M in funding and be in early-stage product development. VC-backed startups should have raised at least $1M or be participating in a recognized startup accelerator.

    • The program provides credits for both Neon and Databricks. The exact amount you receive depends on your stage and funding.

    • Apply using the form on this page. Our team reviews each application and typically responds within a few business days. If you qualify, we'll confirm and apply your credits to your account.

    • Credits are valid for 12 months from the date of acceptance.

    • Yes. Existing users can apply, and if you're approved, credits are added to your current account. You don't need to create a new account or migrate anything.

    • When your credits are used up or reach their 12-month expiration, your account continues on your selected plan and you're billed normally for usage beyond the credit. There's no commitment to stay, and no surprise charges while credits are active.