Databricks partnering principles
We make data and AI accessible so teams can solve the world’s toughest challenges. Together with our partners, we provide customers with a vibrant ecosystem to assemble best-of-breed solutions addressing their specific needs.
Customer choice is paramount
Customers have the freedom to choose the tools that work best for your team through our open ecosystem. Every partner integration is seamless, providing the insights needed to build industry-leading solutions with Databricks and our partners.
Open and differentiated platform
Open source is the foundation of our platform. Partners can innovate, collaborate and grow through shared development, seamless integrations and joint go-to-market programs backed by Databricks technical and marketing support.
Security, privacy and trust
Trust is the cornerstone of every partnership. We safeguard partner data, ensure objective solution evaluations, and uphold ethical, transparent marketing. We use partner data solely to strengthen our ecosystem and drive shared customer success.
Partner benefits designed to help you move the needle
Accelerate revenue
Win deals faster and grow your pipeline with priority co-selling access, joint GTM funding, and connections with Databricks sales teams. Leverage new customer incentives and selling support to drive customer success.
Market reach
Establish your brand as a trusted data and AI partner through joint marketing campaigns, partner success stories, and flagship industry events. Earn recognized certifications and gain public visibility to showcase your expertise and differentiate in the market.
Faster development
Access dedicated test and demo environments, technical enablement resources, and integration support to build solutions faster and with confidence. Train your teams on the latest features and showcase your capabilities.
Programs built for how you build
Whether you consult, integrate, provide data, build applications or partner through cloud platforms, we have a program that fits your model.Deliver data and AI transformations for joint customers as a systems integrator or consultancy
Hear from some C&SI partners below:
Progress through the tiers to unlock additional benefits, from enhanced support to executive engagement and early access to product innovation
Bronze
Entry point for new partners with signed agreements, providing foundational resources like portal access, training, demo credits and branding assets to begin their Databricks engagement journey
Silver
First-earned tier for partners showing initial commitment and success through baseline performance, revenue generation, certified team building and unlocking core financial incentive program eligibility
Gold
Reserved for partners with proven practices, certified professionals, customer success stories, substantial revenue influence, at least one Brickbuilder specialization, published solutions and assigned partner managers
Platinum
Highest invite-only tier for strategic global partners making significant mutual investments, driving transformative outcomes, building innovative solutions, achieving multiple specializations and receiving dedicated resources
Databricks partners achieving real results
See how successful partnerships with Databricks translate into customer value, market leadership and accelerated growth
Ready to become a partner?
Getting started is straightforward. Here’s what to expect.Choose your program
Review the four partner programs and select the one that aligns with your business model and capabilities
Submit your application
Complete the partner application with details about your organization, technical expertise and target customers
Onboard and build
Access the portal and complete the training, then build your practice with sandbox access, technical resources, and GTM support
Partner Architecture Center
Access the Databricks Partner Well Architected Framework — a collection of best practices, guiding principles and reference architectures to help you build your product, integration or data share on top of the Data Intelligence Platform.
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