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Snowflake

Snowflake Startup Challenge

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Information Technology (IT)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) Big Data Software as a Service (SaaS)

Overview
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The Snowflake Startup Challenge is an annual contest run by Snowflake together with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for early-stage startups building innovative applications and products powered by Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud. The winner and finalists may receive up to $1 million in potential investments from Snowflake, mentorship from industry leaders at NYSE-listed companies, and global exposure. The 2026 edition has concluded with its top 3 finalists announced, and registration of interest for the 2027 challenge is open.

Focus Areas
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  • AI applications and products built on Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud
  • Data-driven applications by early-stage startups
  • Innovation across industries powered by the Snowflake platform

Benefits
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  • Up to $1 million in potential investments from Snowflake across the winner and finalists
  • Grand prize: up to $500,000 in potential investments plus additional marketing opportunities from Snowflake and NYSE
  • Finalists: up to $250,000 in potential investments, a feature on select marketing channels, presenting at Snowflake Summit with two Summit passes
  • Dedicated mentorship from an industry leader at an NYSE-listed company
  • Blog feature of the application and team, and the opportunity to ring the NYSE Bell

How to Apply
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  • Register interest for the next Snowflake Startup Challenge on the official page; the 2026 edition has concluded and the 2027 cycle registration is open.