Funder · Corporate

Snowflake Inc.

Provides startups with cloud platform credits, technical support, and investor connections through ecosystem programs.

Global / Multinationalwww.snowflake.com

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About

Snowflake is the AI Data Cloud company, providing a cloud-native data platform used by enterprises worldwide. It supports early-stage startups through a suite of non-cash programs: free platform credits, technical and go-to-market support, and introductions to investors via its VC Community and Startup Accelerator. Snowflake Ventures, its corporate VC arm, makes equity investments in companies building on the platform; these are not grants.

Programs & grants under this funder

Snowflake Startup Accelerator

Offers A selective, virtual accelerator program supporting a small cohort of startups building customer-facing applications on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud.

1 grant

Snowflake Startup Accelerator

Open

$200M pool·Rolling submission

Snowflake Startup Challenge

Offers the competition run in partnership with the NYSE, awarding equity investments to the best early-stage startup building on Snowflake's AI.

1 grant

Snowflake Startup Challenge

Paused

— pool

Snowflake for Startups — Startup Package

Offers in-kind platform access for early data and AI startups as a startup support pilot.

1 grant

Snowflake for Startups — Startup Package

Open

— pool·Rolling submission

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.snowflake.com