Snowflake Startup Challenge 2026

Posted on: 24 Oct, 2025 Deadline: 18 Feb, 2026

The Snowflake Startup Challenge 2026, hosted by Snowflake and the New York Stock Exchange, invites early-stage AI and tech startups worldwide to pitch their innovative solutions built using Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud.

Summary

Application Deadline: February 18, 2026
Value: Up to $1 Million in grants + mentorship + NYSE Bell feature
Study Level: Entrepreneurs / Startups
Sponsor: Snowflake
Eligible Country: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for Snowflake Startup Challenge 2026

Build an application that is dependent on Snowflake as a core part of its architecture
Submit a demo video (up to five minutes) and a description of your application before the deadline
Semifinalists will be required to submit an investor-pitch video recording (up to five minutes) and provide access to their application
Be an entity with less than $5 million in cash funding and that has not received any cash funding through the sale of equity securities, including through a Series A or other priced round of funding

Benefits of Snowflake Startup Challenge 2026

Up to $1 Million in investments and grants
Mentorship from NYSE-listed company leaders
Blog features and marketing exposure
Grand prize winner gets to ring the NYSE Bell

How to Apply

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Application Deadline

18 February, 2026

Application Link(s)

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Snowflake Startup Challenge 2026

Eligibility Criteria for Snowflake Startup Challenge 2026