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Neon (Databricks Startup Program)
Up to $200K in Neon and Databricks credits; self-funded startups get up to $1,000.
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What you get
Up to $1,000 in Neon credits for self-funded startups, or up to $200K in Neon and Databricks credits for VC-backed ones, plus onboarding support from the Neon team.
How to get it
Apply at neon.com/startups.
What it requires
Self-funded track: early-stage, self-funded startups with less than $1M in funding, building an early-stage product or MVP. Venture-backed track: VC-backed startups with at least $1M in funding or participants in recognized accelerators (e.g. Y Combinator), building an early-stage product or MVP.
The catch
Every application is reviewed, the exact amount depends on your stage and funding, and credits expire 12 months after acceptance.
From the official page · checked Oct 26, 2026
Details
Neon's startup page offers the Databricks Startup Program in two tracks. Self-funded startups with less than $1M in funding get up to $1,000 in Neon credits, and VC-backed startups with at least $1M in funding or in a recognized accelerator get up to $200K in Neon and Databricks credits. Credits are valid for 12 months from acceptance, and existing Neon or Databricks users can apply.