Databricks for Startups
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Platform credits, not cash: 'Qualifying startups can receive up to $200K in credits for Databricks and Neon.' Databricks does not publish the qualifying criteria or the tier structure on the programme page; the page directs founders to 'Apply or ask your investor', implying investor-referred allocation.
Databricks, Inc.
private · supranational
Deadline: Open all year — Rolling applications.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: ai, any
- Stage: pre-seed, seed and Series A
No published age, headcount or funding thresholds. The page states only 'Not sure if you qualify? Apply or ask your investor'.
How to apply
- Apply online via the Databricks for Startups page, or ask your investor whether you qualify. — link
- Databricks assesses qualification and applies credits to the workspace.
What you will need
- Company and investor details
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.databricks.com/product/startups
"Qualifying startups can receive up to $200K in credits for Databricks and Neon."
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: www.databricks.com
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