ClickHouse Startup Program
$5,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits valid 12 months, gated behind a partner verification code. YC companies get $10,000.
ClickHouse Startup Program offers up to $5,000 in credits, $10,000 for YC to pre-seed, seed, series a startups with a VC or accelerator referral. Review takes 3–14 business days.
About
ClickHouse gives startups $5,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits valid for 12 months. The important condition is that this is not an open application: you need a verification code from a partner accelerator or VC.
The named partners are Antler, Bessemer, Blackbird, Google for Startups, Lightspeed, Merantix, Station F, TechLeap, and Techstars. Beyond the code, you must be under 3 years old, pre-Series D, and new to ClickHouse Cloud.
Y Combinator companies have a separate and larger track worth $10,000, applied for at a different URL. If you are not affiliated with any of these, there is no self-serve path, so this one is worth checking with your investor before you spend time on the form.
Tiers
- Verification code from a partner accelerator or VC
- Y Combinator company
Eligibility
- Verification code from a listed partner, or Y Combinator affiliation
- Under 3 years old
- Pre-Series D
- New to ClickHouse Cloud
- No partner affiliation
- Existing ClickHouse Cloud customer
- More than 3 years old
How to apply
- 1Get a partner verification codeAsk your accelerator or VC whether they are a listed partner.
- 2Apply with the codeYC companies use the separate YC deal page instead.clickhouse.com/startup-offer ↗
What else you get
- Separate, larger Y Combinator track
What credits cover (and don't)
- ClickHouse Cloud
Tactical tips
- Tip 1.Check your investor is on the named partner list before starting, because there is no self-serve route without a code.
Common rejection reasons
- No partner verification code
- Founded more than 3 years ago
Frequently asked about ClickHouse Startup Program
Is ClickHouse Startup Program free to apply?
Yes. Applying to ClickHouse Startup Program does not cost anything and does not require giving up equity. Some programs require a payment method on file that activates only after credits are consumed or expire, check the program detail page for specifics.
How long does ClickHouse Startup Program take to review applications?
Processing times are shown on the program detail page. Most programs reply within 1–3 weeks. Self-serve tiers (like AWS Activate Founders) can approve in 2–7 days; partner-referred tiers (like AWS Activate Portfolio) usually take 5–10 days.
Can I combine ClickHouse Startup Program with other startup programs?
Most programs stack. The "Stacks well with" section on each detail page lists commonly combined programs. A few important exceptions: if you already claimed AWS credits via Brex or Mercury, your direct AWS Activate amount may be reduced.
What is the most common reason applications to ClickHouse get rejected?
The top rejection reasons are (1) using a personal Gmail/Outlook address instead of a company domain, (2) having a thin or placeholder website, and (3) mismatched information between the application and Crunchbase/Pitchbook. The tips section on the program page details program-specific factors.
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