Launch faster with
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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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.
- Early-stage, self-funded startups.
- Less than $1M in funding.
- Building an early-stage product or MVP.
- 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.
- VC-backed startups with at least $1M in funding.
- Participants in recognized accelerators (e.g. Y Combinator).
- Building an early-stage product or MVP.
- 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.

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.








