ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator)

Real-time analytics / columnar OLAP database credits for eligible startups building analytics, logging, or data-warehousing apps.

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ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator) is a databases and data perk from ClickHouse worth $10,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits, valid for 24 months, for startups in a partner accelerator.

Value: $10K
Who qualifies: Accelerator-backed
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator)

$10,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits (valid ~24 months) plus expert training and promotion for eligible Y Combinator startups.

Source: The provider's official program page (clickhouse.com/deals/ycombinator) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Seed Series A Accelerator-backed

Funding / backing: Accelerator-backed
Startup stage: Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Credits valid for ~24 months.
Other requirements: Current or past Y Combinator company, pre-Series D, and new to ClickHouse Cloud. A separate broader Cloud Startup Program exists with criteria on the program site.

How to claim

How to apply for ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator)

What to have ready

Confirmation of your accelerator / investor backing (a referral or partner code)

Steps to apply

1Apply via the ClickHouse x YC deal page; general startup program terms in the Cloud Startup Program agreement.

Good to know: The verified concrete offer is the $10k YC deal; ClickHouse also runs a broader startup program whose exact credit value is not publicly fixed.

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Source: The provider's official program page (clickhouse.com/deals/ycombinator) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Confirmed on November 14, 2026: the page still states “$10,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits, valid for 24 months”

Value is the headline maximum ClickHouse advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator): common questions

How much is ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator) worth?

ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator) is worth $10,000 in ClickHouse Cloud credits, valid for 24 months.

Who qualifies for ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator)?

ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator) is for seed and Series A startups in a partner accelerator. Current or past Y Combinator company, pre-Series D, and new to ClickHouse Cloud. A separate broader Cloud Startup Program exists with criteria on the program site.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator)?

Yes. ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator) requires venture or accelerator backing; the higher tiers are unlocked through your investor or accelerator. Current or past Y Combinator company, pre-Series D, and new to ClickHouse Cloud. A separate broader Cloud Startup Program exists with criteria on the program site.

How do I apply for ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator)?

Apply via the ClickHouse x YC deal page; general startup program terms in the Cloud Startup Program agreement.

How long do I have to use ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator), and does it expire?

Credits valid for ~24 months.

Is ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator) available outside the US?

ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Has ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator) changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read ClickHouse's page for it 3 times since September 1, 2026, most recently on November 14, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

ClickHouse Cloud Startup Program (Y Combinator)'s terms over time

We have read ClickHouse's page for it (clickhouse.com/deals/ycombinator) 3 times since September 1, 2026, most recently on November 14, 2026. No read has found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

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