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Built-On Databricks Startup Challenge

Built-On Databricks Startup Challenge

Runs an annual Databricks customer competition for B2B pilots with opportunities for equity and cloud credits.

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The Built-On Databricks Startup Challenge is an annual competition run by Databricks that targets current Databricks customers building B2B applications with Databricks as core platform infrastructure. The 2026 edition carried a prize pool exceeding $1 million: the top finalist companies were eligible to receive up to $600,000 in potential equity investment from Databricks Ventures, plus a separatโ€ฆ

Annual competition awarding current Databricks customers up to $600,000 in potential equity investment and $500,000 in platform credits for B2B applications.

CycleiHow often this grant runs โ€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.โ€”
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.โ€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.โ€”
Award typeiThe form of funding โ€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$500K

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.databricks.com