dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud)

45-day dbt Enterprise free trial for Google for Startups Cloud Scale Tier members.

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dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud) is a databases and data perk from dbt Labs, offering a 45-day Enterprise trial, for VC- or accelerator-backed startups.

Value: 45-day Enterprise trial
Who qualifies: VC / accelerator-backed
Benefit type: Discount
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud)

A 45-day dbt Cloud Enterprise free trial (vs the standard 14-day) for qualified startups that are Scale Tier members of the Google for Startups Cloud Program, unlocking the Enterprise license.

Source: The provider's official program page (getdbt.com/blog/enterprise-free-trial-startup-perks-program-google-cloud) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Pre-seed Seed Series A VC / accelerator-backed

Funding / backing: VC / accelerator-backed
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: 45-day Enterprise trial.
Other requirements: Requires Scale Tier membership in the Google for Startups Cloud Program (pre-seed to Series A and VC/accelerator association).

How to claim

How to apply for dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud)

What to have ready

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

Steps to apply

1Be a Scale Tier member of Google for Startups Cloud and redeem in the perks catalog.
2Non-members get a 14-day trial.

Good to know: No large standalone credit grant; benefit is an extended Enterprise trial via Google's perks program.

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Source: The provider's official program page (getdbt.com/blog/enterprise-free-trial-startup-perks-program-google-cloud) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Confirmed on November 14, 2026: the page still states “dbt Labs now offers a 45-day Enterprise trial for qualified startups.”

Value is the headline maximum dbt Labs 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

dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud): common questions

What do you get with dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud)?

dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud) offers a 45-day Enterprise trial.

Who qualifies for dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud)?

dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud) is for VC- or accelerator-backed pre-seed, seed and Series A startups. Requires Scale Tier membership in the Google for Startups Cloud Program (pre-seed to Series A and VC/accelerator association).

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud)?

Yes. dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud) requires venture or accelerator backing; the higher tiers are unlocked through your investor or accelerator. Requires Scale Tier membership in the Google for Startups Cloud Program (pre-seed to Series A and VC/accelerator association).

How do I apply for dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud)?

Be a Scale Tier member of Google for Startups Cloud and redeem in the perks catalog. Non-members get a 14-day trial.

How long do I have to use dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud), and does it expire?

45-day Enterprise trial.

Is dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud) available outside the US?

dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Has dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud) changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read dbt Labs's page for it 3 times since September 5, 2026, most recently on November 14, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

dbt Labs Startup Perk (via Google for Startups Cloud)'s terms over time

We have read dbt Labs's page for it (getdbt.com/blog/enterprise-free-trial-startup-perks-program-google-cloud) 3 times since September 5, 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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