Neo4j Startup Credits
Neo4j's Startup Program gives early-stage teams Aura credits for a fully managed, production-ready graph database, plus technical enablement and go-to-market support for building GraphRAG and AI apps.
Quick answer
Neo4j offers eligible startups up to $16,000 in credits and resources, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (pre-seed – series b).
Available programs
Up to $16,000 in Aura credits
Neo4j Startup Program
Up to $16,000 in Neo4j Aura credits on a fully managed, production-ready graph database, with expert guidance from Neo4j graph engineers and go-to-market support. Decisions typically within five business days; new and existing AuraDB users are both eligible.
- Up to $16,000 in Neo4j Aura credits on a fully managed, production-ready graph database
- Technical enablement and expert guidance from Neo4j graph engineers
- Go-to-market support including co-marketing, customer references, and speaking opportunities
- Access to Neo4j AuraDB with monitoring, backups, Neo4j Bloom, and the APOC library
Best for
Do you qualify for Neo4j?
You likely qualify if
- You are Series B or earlier and building a single scalable product for many customers
- You have a live, functioning website and a valid company LinkedIn profile linked to the applicant
- You are a new or existing Neo4j AuraDB user (both are eligible)
You won't qualify if
- You are a dev shop, consultancy, or marketing agency building custom work for clients
- You have no live website or no company LinkedIn profile associated with the applicant
Common rejection reasons
- Business is a services/consulting shop rather than a single-product company
- Missing a live website or a verifiable company LinkedIn profile
How to apply for Neo4j
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Confirm eligibility
You must be Series B or earlier, building a single product for many customers (dev shops, consultants, and marketing agencies do not qualify), with a live website and a company LinkedIn profile directly associated with you as the applicant.
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Prepare your details
Have your company website, funding stage, and company LinkedIn profile ready. Both new and existing Neo4j AuraDB users are eligible.
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Apply on the Neo4j Startup Program page
Submit the application form at neo4j.com/startup-program/apply. The program is available globally.
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Get a decision
Neo4j typically responds within five business days. Approved startups receive up to $16,000 in Aura credits plus graph-engineer guidance and go-to-market support.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Neo4j give startups?
Neo4j provides eligible startups with up to $16,000 in credits and resources across its programs.
Does Neo4j take equity from startups?
No. Neo4j's startup credits and perks are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Neo4j?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: Series B or earlier, building a single product for many customers (dev shops, consultants, and marketing agencies are not eligible); Live, functioning website and a valid company LinkedIn profile with a direct association to the applicant.
Is Neo4j free for startups?
Applying is free. Neo4j provides up to $16,000 in credits and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Neo4j?
1) Confirm eligibility, 2) Prepare your details, 3) Apply on the Neo4j Startup Program page, 4) Get a decision. Full steps are on this page.
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