Databricks for Startups

Open all year Databricks United States

Subsidy

Up to $200,000 in Databricks and Neon credits

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Databricks and Neon credits for startups building data and AI products
Who can apply: Early-stage startups building on data and AI
Detailed criteria are not published
Partner VC backing gives a second route in
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply on the Databricks for Startups page, or ask your investor to refer you
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: AI/ML
Run by: International programmes

DRDO Technology Development Fund (TDF)Projects up to ₹50 crore; TDF funds up to 90% of cost Open now
E2E Networks Startup Program (AI Explorer credits)₹5 lakh in AI cloud credits Open all year
Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS)Up to ₹10 lakh early stage; up to ₹50 lakh for pilots; up to ₹1 crore for deep tech Open all year
IIMA Ventures Women's Economic Empowerment ProgramUSD 50,000 or more per startup Open all year
IndiaAI Compute Portal (Subsidised GPU Access)Subsidised GPU hours for approved projects; subsidy set per request Open all year
Maruti Suzuki NurtureCash rewards from a ₹13 lakh pool, plus paid PoC chances Open now
India-Canada Collaborative Industrial R&D ProgrammeUp to ₹1.5 crore per project (50% of Indian cost) Closed

AI/ML grants for startups

Starter opens 30 grants in full. Pro opens every one.