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ClickHouse Startup Program: $5,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits
Credit amount (provider's words)
$5000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits, valid for 12 months
As stated by ClickHouse; not a guarantee. ClickHouse decides who is approved.
The ClickHouse startup program (Startup Offer) gives $5,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits, valid for 12 months, to startups in the programmes of selected accelerator, incubator and VC partners. You need a verification code from that partner, must be under three years old and pre-Series D, and must never have been a paid ClickHouse Cloud customer.
ClickHouse offers a fixed $5,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits, but only to startups in a selected partner's programme (accelerator, incubator or VC) that can supply a verification code. Approved startups also get promotion and speaking opportunities.
What you get
- $5000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits, valid for 12 months
- ClickHouse Basic Support
- A joint blog post and promotion on ClickHouse channels
- Speaking opportunities at ClickHouse community events
Eligibility
- In the programme of one of ClickHouse's selected partners (listed in the form dropdown)
- Less than three years old and has not raised a Series D or later
- Has never been a paid ClickHouse Cloud customer
- Has a valid verification code from your accelerator, incubator or VC
ClickHouse only gives this offer to startups referred by one of its partner investors, accelerators or communities. Check with your investor or accelerator for a referral code first.
How the ClickHouse startup program works
Credit types and validity
- $5,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits, valid for 12 months
- ClickHouse Basic Support
- Joint blog post and promotion on ClickHouse channels
- Speaking opportunities at ClickHouse community events
How the credits are applied and when they expire
Sign up for a free ClickHouse Cloud trial, copy your Organization ID, then complete the application with your partner, code and company details. After review, ClickHouse confirms and adds $5,000 of credits to that organisation, valid for 12 months.
For founders in India
No India-specific terms published. Eligibility depends on whether your Indian accelerator, incubator or VC appears in ClickHouse's partner dropdown.
How to apply, step by step
- Get your verification code from your accelerator, incubator or VC partner
- Sign up for a free ClickHouse Cloud trial
- Note your ClickHouse Organization ID from the Cloud console
- Click 'Apply now' on clickhouse.com/startup-offer, pick your partner from the dropdown, and enter your Organization ID, code and company details
- Wait for ClickHouse to review and confirm your credits
Documents and details to keep ready
- Partner verification code
- ClickHouse Cloud Organization ID
- Company details
Common reasons applications are declined
- Not part of one of ClickHouse's selected partners (listed in the form dropdown)
- Company three years old or more, or raised Series D or later
- Already been a paid ClickHouse Cloud customer
- No valid verification code from your accelerator, incubator or VC
Tips before you apply
- Get the verification code from your partner before starting the form
- Apply while still on the free trial; past paid customers are not eligible
- Apply against the same ClickHouse organisation you will use in production
Terms to know
- Credits expire 12 months after they are granted
- Only for companies that have never been paid ClickHouse Cloud customers
Frequently asked questions
How much does the ClickHouse startup program give?
$5,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits, valid for 12 months, plus ClickHouse Basic Support and promotion opportunities.
Who is eligible for the ClickHouse Startup Offer?
Startups in a selected partner's programme that are less than three years old, have not raised Series D or later, have never been paid ClickHouse Cloud customers, and have a valid verification code from their partner.
How do I apply for ClickHouse Cloud startup credits?
Sign up for a ClickHouse Cloud trial, then complete the application form with your ClickHouse Organization ID and company details, and wait for the team to review and confirm your credits.
Where do I get the verification code?
From your accelerator, incubator or VC, which must be one of ClickHouse's selected partners.
Checked against ClickHouse's own pages on 15 October 2026. Official sources:
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