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Databricks for Startups Program

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Databricks offers a comprehensive program to support startups building scalable, data-driven applications using its Lakehouse Platform. The program provides up to $50,000 in credits, free business-tier technical support, and access to marketing and customer networks. Designed for VC-funded, data-centric startups, it helps optimize data infrastructure while enabling rapid product development and market expansion. Additional opportunities include participation in challenges like the Generative AI Startup Challenge and the Built-On Databricks Challenge.

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Up to

$50,000

Program Tiers

Standard Credits Tier

Access up to $50,000 in free credits along with expert technical support and go-to-market resources for VC-backed startups.

Credit Value

$50,000

Duration

Benefits

Stellar - Premium benefits for established projects

Stellar

Premium benefits for established projects

Launchpad - Basic benefits to help you get started

Orbital - Enhanced benefits for growing projects

Stellar - Premium benefits for established projects

Level 3

Galactic - Ultimate benefits package for industry leaders

Up to $50,000 in Databricks credits

Free business-tier technical support

Access to go-to-market resources

Expert technical guidance

Scalable Lakehouse Platform for data and AI

Eligibility

Earth Gravity - Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck

Earth Gravity

Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck

Lunar Gravity - Simple application process, usually just a quick form

Earth Gravity - Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck

Level 2

Solar Gravity - More intense: interview rounds, additional verification documents

Black Hole Gravity - Most demanding (complex due diligence)

VC-funded startups

Startups building data-driven applications

Preferably with ≤ $8M funding and <5 years in operation

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Apply via the Databricks for Startups portal.

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