Snowflake Startup Credits
Snowflake runs several startup routes: a Startup Package with free usage on your first contract, a 6-month Startup Accelerator for customer-facing apps on the AI Data Cloud, free usage for portfolio companies of select VCs, and the Startup Challenge with up to $1M in investment.
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Quick answer
Snowflake offers eligible startups startup credits and perks, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (varies by program).
Available programs
Free usage
Snowflake Startup Package
Free Snowflake usage on your first contract. Register your interest on the startup program page.
- Free usage on your first Snowflake contract
Credits + GTM support
Snowflake Startup Accelerator
A rolling, virtual program of up to 6 months for startups building customer-facing apps on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud.
- Snowflake credits
- Partner engineers
- Co-marketing
- VC demo days
Free usage
Snowflake VC Community
Free Snowflake usage for portfolio companies of select VC firms.
- Free usage for portfolio companies of participating VCs
Up to $1M investment
Snowflake Startup Challenge
A competition for startups building on Snowflake, with up to $1M in investment. Snowflake also invests through Snowflake Ventures.
- Up to $1M in investment
- Snowflake Ventures also invests in startups
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Do you qualify for Snowflake?
You likely qualify if
- You are building on or migrating to the Snowflake AI Data Cloud
- For the Accelerator: you are building a customer-facing app on the AI Data Cloud
- For the VC Community: a participating VC firm backs you
You won't qualify if
- Your product has no meaningful Snowflake data/AI use case
Common rejection reasons
- Weak or unclear data/AI use case for the Snowflake platform
How to apply for Snowflake
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Pick the right route
Startup Package (free usage on your first contract), Startup Accelerator (up to 6 months, for customer-facing apps on the AI Data Cloud), VC Community (free usage if a participating VC backs you) or the Startup Challenge (up to $1M in investment).
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Register interest or apply
Register for the Startup Package or VC Community at snowflake.com/en/why-snowflake/startup-program. The Accelerator runs on a rolling, virtual basis; apply on its page at snowflake.com/en/why-snowflake/startup-program/startup-accelerator.
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Get onboarded
Accelerator startups get credits, partner engineers, co-marketing and VC demo days.
Stacks well with
Founders who claim Snowflake commonly pair it with these to build a bigger credit stack.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Snowflake give startups?
Snowflake provides eligible startups with startup credits and perks across its programs.
Does Snowflake take equity from startups?
No. Snowflake's startup credits and perks are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Snowflake?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: Building on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud; Startup Accelerator: building a customer-facing app on the AI Data Cloud; VC Community: a portfolio company of a participating VC firm.
Is Snowflake free for startups?
Applying is free. Snowflake provides startup credits and perks with no equity required.
How do I apply for Snowflake?
1) Pick the right route, 2) Register interest or apply, 3) Get onboarded. Full steps are on this page.
