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Notion for Startups: up to 6 months of the Business plan free

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Credit amount (provider's words)

Up to 6 months free on Business plan with Notion AI ("save $12,000"); 3 months self-serve

As stated by Notion; not a guarantee. Notion decides who is approved.

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Notion for Startups gives non-paying teams with fewer than 100 employees the Notion Business plan with Notion AI free for up to six months, a saving of up to $12,000. How long you get depends on your profile: 6 months if you're backed by a Notion startup partner, 3 months with a verifiable business website and domain email, and a 1-month trial for very small or unverified applicants.

Notion gives non-paying startups its Business plan with Notion AI free for 1, 3 or 6 months. The length depends on whether you are backed by a Notion partner and how well Notion can verify your business. Agencies, service businesses and teams under 10 people get the 1-month trial.

What you get

  • 6 months free on Business with Notion AI if you are affiliated with a select Notion startup partner
  • 3 months free if you have a valid business website and a company-domain email
  • 1 month free for SMBs with under 10 employees, or where the application was incomplete
  • Notion says this saves up to $12,000 (Business plan at $20 per member, annual, for 100 employees). You can also apply for Notion Perks software discounts and one free session with a Notion Certified Consultant

Eligibility

  • Not a paying Notion customer, and never received a Notion promotion before
  • Fewer than 100 employees
  • Valid work email (no Gmail, Outlook, etc.)
  • The 3- and 6-month offers are for startups building scalable tech products or services

How Notion for Startups decides 6, 3 or 1 month

Credit types and validity

  • 6 months free Business plan + Notion AI (partner-affiliated, <100 employees)
  • 3 months free (valid business website + company domain email)
  • 1 month free (under 10 employees, SMBs/service businesses, or incomplete info)
  • Notion Perks software discounts and one free session with a Notion Certified Consultant

How the credits are applied and when they expire

Apply via 'Unlock your startup offer'. Approved workspaces get the Business plan, including Notion AI, free for the period you qualify for. Notion values the maximum offer at $12,000 (Business at $20/member/month annually, for 100 employees). Notion's page links to full terms but doesn't summarise renewal; check them before the free period ends.

For founders in India

No India-specific terms published. Notion says it is especially interested in partners outside major tech hubs, so Indian investors and accelerators can apply to join (startup-partners@makenotion.com).

How to apply, step by step

  1. Click "Unlock your startup offer" on notion.com/startups. It opens the application at notion.com/startups-apply
  2. Sign in with your work email and complete the application. Name your startup partner if you have one
  3. Make sure your website is live and describes the business, and give company (not personal) social profiles. Otherwise you may get only the 1-month trial
  4. Notion decides the offer length (1, 3 or 6 months) after reviewing your application

Documents and details to keep ready

  • Company-domain work email
  • A live business website
  • Company social or business profiles
  • Partner affiliation, for the 6-month tier

Common reasons applications are declined

  • Already a paying Notion customer or previously received a Notion promotion
  • Applied with a personal email (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)
  • 100 or more employees
  • Downgraded to the 1-month trial: under 10 employees, SMB/service/agency business, inactive or parked website, only personal social profiles, or solo applicant

Tips before you apply

  • Apply from a company-domain email and make sure your website is live and clearly describes the product, or you may only get 1 month
  • Link company pages (LinkedIn, Crunchbase), not just personal profiles
  • Ask your investor or accelerator for Notion's partner route to qualify for the full 6 months
  • Don't start paying for Notion before applying: paying customers aren't eligible

Terms to know

  • See Notion's full startup terms and conditions (linked from the FAQ)
  • You get the 1-month trial if the site is a parking page, only personal profiles are given, or you appear to be a solo applicant

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Notion for Startups?

Non-paying Notion customers with a valid work email, no previous Notion promotions, and fewer than 100 employees.

How do I get 6 months of Notion free?

The 6-month offer is for eligible startups affiliated with one of Notion's selected startup partners; other startups with a business website and domain email get 3 months.

Why did I get a 1-month Notion trial instead of 3 or 6 months?

Notion gives 1 month to companies under 10 employees, SMBs/service businesses, or applicants it couldn't verify (e.g., inactive website, personal profiles only, solo applicant).

How much is the Notion startup offer worth?

Notion's Business plan is $20 per member billed annually; the offer is worth up to $12,000 for 100 employees.

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