Databricks AI Accelerator Program
Fueling next-gen startups to build, scale and succeed with Databricks

Powered by Databricks Ventures, the Databricks AI Accelerator Program is an invitation-only product development initiative designed to strategically support high-potential, early-stage startups building their applications on the Databricks Platform. As enterprises embrace the data intelligence paradigm, our focus is to accelerate the development of an early-stage ecosystem of partners in data-intensive verticals where Databricks customers are looking for next-generation partners that enable composable architectures on the Databricks lakehouse. Once program participants build and scale their solution, companies will enter our Built on Databricks Partner Program, where they’ll receive GTM guidance, co-selling and marketing assistance.
Program benefits
The Databricks AI Accelerator Program leverages a mix of direct financial incentives of up to $250K in Databricks Ventures funding and product credits, plus tailored mentorship, technical resources and access to a high-value network of industry experts and partners to accelerate product development and GTM scaling. By offering deep technical and business support in addition to financial incentives, the program aims to foster mutually beneficial relationships that drive startup success, while expanding options in the customer ecosystem with next-generation applications built on the Databricks Platform.
Each investment package is customized to the needs of the startup and can include:
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Databricks AI Accelerator Program founder interviews
The Databricks VC network
The Databricks AI Accelerator Program works with a select group of VC firms aligned with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform ecosystem of partners that serve as ongoing partners for participants as they scale. The Databricks VC network includes:
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