Up to $12,000
Notion for Startups
- New non-paying customers under 100 employees with a work email; 6 months with a partner code, 3 months direct, 1 month for SMBs/under 10 staff
Notion Startup Credits: Program Explained
Startups under 100 employees get 3 months free Notion Business with AI (6 months with a partner code, 1 month for small service firms).
Last verified October 29, 2026
Quick answer
Available programs
Startups under 100 employees get 3 months free Notion Business with AI (6 months with a partner code, 1 month for small service firms).
Don’t miss the next $100K in creditsGet monthly updates on new credits, perks, and funding opportunities. Discover $5M+ in credits.
Best for
Startups with an accelerator, VC or perk partnerTech startups under 100 employeesTeams moving docs/wiki to Notion
Do you qualify for Notion?
You likely qualify if
- New, non-paying Notion customer on a new Business subscription
- Fewer than 100 employees (6-month partner offer)
- Public company website and business email address
- Building a scalable technology product or service (3- and 6-month offers)
- Partner code from one of 1,000+ partners (AWS Activate, Stripe Atlas, HubSpot, Slack, JP Morgan, etc.) for 6 months
You won't qualify if
- Already paying for Notion (prior payments not refunded)
- Enterprise plan customers
- Already redeemed another Notion startup offer (one per company, not combinable)
Common rejection reasons
- Parked or inactive website, or only personal social profiles (downgraded to 1 month)
- Solo applicant or limited company presence
- Information that can't be verified
How to apply for Notion
- Check eligibility: new non-paying customer, <100 employees, business email and live website
- Get a partner code from your accelerator, VC, Stripe Atlas, AWS Activate or bank perk portal (optional, unlocks 6 months)
- Apply at notion.so/startups-apply with the code
- Wait 3-5 business days for the confirmation email
- Activate: upgrade applies immediately; one offer per company
Stacks well with
Founders who claim Notion often pair it with these to build a bigger credit stack.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Notion give startups?
Up to 6 months free Business plan with Notion AI (worth up to $12,000). Startups under 100 employees get 3 months free Notion Business with AI (6 months with a partner code, 1 month for small service firms).
Does Notion take equity?
No. These are non-dilutive credits and perks; you do not give up equity.
Who qualifies for Notion?
New, non-paying Notion customer on a new Business subscription. Fewer than 100 employees (6-month partner offer). Public company website and business email address.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for the main program.
How do I apply for Notion?
1) Check eligibility: new non-paying customer, <100 employees, business email and live website 2) Get a partner code from your accelerator, VC, Stripe Atlas, AWS Activate or bank perk portal (optional, unlocks 6 months) 3) Apply at notion.so/startups-apply with the code 4) Wait 3-5 business days for the confirmation email 5) Activate: upgrade applies immediately; one offer per company
Related startup credits
Tracking programs from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Cloud and 160+ more
Don’t miss the next $100K in credits
Get monthly updates on new credits, perks, and funding opportunities. Discover $5M+ in credits.