Databricks launches startup accelerator with up to $250K funding

Big news from Salesforce: the new Launchpad program is here to help venture-backed startups scale in the AI era! Launchpad offers expert advice, a supportive community, and practical AI tools plus exclusive discounts for members. It’s all about helping founders build smart go-to-market strategies and grow faster. Applications are open for U.S., Canada, and EMEA startups with external funding. Great to see Salesforce investing in the next generation of innovators! https://lnkd.in/gGJSMjk9 #Salesforce #Startups #AI

Deeptech Startups India, Can Policy and Capital Deliver? Deeptech startups in India now sit at a strategic inflection point where venture capital, AI innovation, Government policy, early-stage funding, and a maturing startup ecosystem converge to move prototypes toward a scalable industry. The pace and shape of this transition will determine whether India becomes a global deeptech power. As of June 30, 2025, the […] The post Deeptech Startups India, Can Policy and Capital Deliver? appeared first on IndiaTechDesk - India's Leading Tech and Startup Media Publication . https://lnkd.in/g8EpJ-SJ

Together Fund has announced the launch of #SwarmSpace, a new platform designed to nurture early-stage #AIstartups founded by entrepreneurs with connections to India. The Bengaluru- and US-based venture capital firm is positioning SwarmSpace as a comprehensive ecosystem that combines a community network, a 12-week AI studio, and a research lab, offering selected startups up to US$1 million in funding along with US$600,000 in partner credits. The program will operate out of Bangalore and Palo Alto, with additional workspace access provided in Bangalore, Chennai, and Palo Alto. Startups admitted into the initiative will benefit not only from capital investment but also mentorship, technical expertise, and resources to help #scale their products across both Indian and international markets. https://lnkd.in/g8TuzN5U

#AWS space accelerator program to support 67 startups across Australia, India, and Japan out of 67 selected startups, 42 Indian space startups represent the largest cohort for the AWS space accelerator program in APJ - https://lnkd.in/g7DUrGsW | #technews #technology #futuretech

🚀 From Surat to the world. AI startup Rocket has raised $15M seed funding from Salesforce Ventures & Accel. https://lnkd.in/gJi7nUXV This highlights a powerful shift: 🔹 Tier-2 cities are no longer boundaries — they’re launchpads 🔹 Capital follows ideas, not pin codes 🔹 AI is proving to be the great equalizer — opening doors for founders everywhere The startup revolution isn’t confined to metros anymore. It’s truly India’s movement. 🌍 #AI #Startups #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #IndiaStartups #Innovation #NewEconomy

🔔Peak XV's Surge selects 23 startups for 11th cohort; AI, financial services in focus 📌Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners has launched the 11th cohort of its Surge accelerator, welcoming 23 startups. 📌AI remains the dominant theme in the cohort, with 12 startups across enterprise solutions, consumer-facing applications, and vertical-specific solutions. Read more👇 https://lnkd.in/eficgcTd

Databricks unveils its AI Accelerator Program to empower pre-seed and seed-stage AI startups with funding and mentorship. "Databricks' AI Accelerator is more than a program – it's a community of founders building the next generation of AI-native companies," says Andrew Ferguson, VP of Databricks Ventures. Read the full news: https://lnkd.in/eXkBQiQs #Databricks #AIAccelerator #Startups #DataIntelligence #AIAgents #VentureCapital #TechIntelPro

Unicorns used to be a rarity in the startup world. Lately, it seems there’s a herd of them running the startup plains. As of July, 2025, there were 1,200 startups across the world worth $1 billion or more, according to CB Insights. And some of those valuations are eye-popping. OpenAI is worth half a trillion dollars. SpaceX is right behind with a $400 billion valuation. And China’s ByteDance is estimated to be worth $300 billion globally (with the as-yet-unformalized U.S. spinoff being valued at just $14 billion).

Unicorns used to be a rarity in the startup world. Lately, it seems there’s a herd of them running the startup plains. As of July, 2025, there were 1,200 startups across the world worth $1 billion or more, according to CB Insights. And some of those valuations are eye-popping. OpenAI is worth half a trillion dollars. SpaceX is right behind with a $400 billion valuation. And China’s ByteDance is estimated to be worth $300 billion globally (with the as-yet-unformalized U.S. spinoff being valued at just $14 billion).

Databricks is committed to helping promising AI startups succeed. To that end, Databricks is announcing a new accelerator program to fund AI Startups. Read more about Databricks' new AI Accelerator Program in Forbes.