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Databricks AI Accelerator Program

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

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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:

  • Databricks Ventures investment — Angel-style investment check to fund growth
  • Databricks product credit — Product credits to build a solution on the Databricks Platform
  • Professional services credit — Access to a professional services firm to assist with product build
  • Customer acquisition credit — Credits for prospects to cover the cost of a POC on the Databricks Platform
  • Business tier support — Complimentary support for program participants needing help with Apache Spark™, platform development and administration
  • Technical mentorship — Dedicated, hands-on support for architecture and technical consultation
  • Executive sponsorship — Dedicated program support as well as access to Databricks leadership for ongoing alignment
  • Databricks expert network — Ongoing access to over 20 VP+ Databricks executives for advisory opportunities across GTM, pricing/commercialization, partnerships and more
  • Databricks VC investor network — Access to strategic VC firms aligned with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform ecosystem of partners

Our portfolio

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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:

Build with Databricks

Are you a preseed or seed company intending to build your B2B, customer-facing application on the Databricks Platform? Then we want to hear from you! Please complete the requested information at the link below, and we’ll be happy to consider your application.

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Get started with Databricks

In addition to the Databricks AI Accelerator Program, Databricks for Startups offers free credits, expert advice and go-to-market support.

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