Up to $200,000 in credits
Offered by Neon · checked October 2026
Neon, now part of Databricks, gives self-funded startups up to $1,000 in Neon credits and venture-backed startups up to $200,000 in combined Neon and Databricks credits.
What you get
- Self-funded track: up to $1,000 in Neon credits, onboarding support, early access to features
- Venture-backed track: up to $200K in Neon and Databricks credits combined
- VC track also gets speaking and co-marketing opportunities
- Exact amount depends on stage
Who qualifies
- Self-funded: early-stage, less than $1M raised, building an MVP
- Venture-backed: at least $1M raised from VCs, or in a recognised accelerator (e.g. Y Combinator)
- Existing Neon/Databricks users can apply
How to apply
- Apply via the form on neon.com/startups (or ask your investor)
- Approved credits are added to your existing account
Good to know: The $200,000 figure combines Neon and Databricks credits and needs $1M+ raised from VCs or a recognised accelerator.
Sources
Read in October 2026 from Neon's own pages. Programs change often; the vendor's page is the final word.
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