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Databricks and Neon startup credits
Eligible startups can receive stage-dependent Neon and Databricks credits, including a smaller self-funded Neon tier.
Verified 30 Sept 2026
Who can get this
Does not require incorporation
Does not require funding
Does not require a partner referral
Self-funded tier: early product development and less than $1 million in funding
VC-backed tier: at least $1 million raised or participation in a recognized accelerator
Application and program approval
- Available in
- Worldwide
- Company stage
- Any stage
Funding or accelerator affiliation is required for the larger tier, not the self-funded tier. Final credit allocation across Neon and Databricks is determined on acceptance; no universal maximum funding round is published.
How to redeem
- 1
Check eligibility
Review the self-funded and VC-backed criteria on the Neon startup page.
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Apply
Apply with your company, funding or accelerator, and existing account details.
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Activate the benefit
Confirm the allocation for each product and the shared 12-month credit window.
Open provider page
Worth knowing
- Self-funded teams can receive up to $1,000 in Neon credits; the up-to-$200,000 combined tier is for qualifying VC-backed startups.
- This is one combined program, not two separate $200,000 awards.
- Credits expire 12 months after acceptance; regular usage billing continues once they are exhausted or expire. Existing users can apply.