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## Available programs

## Best for

Early-stage teams centralizing docs, wiki, and project management Partner-affiliated startups (accelerator/VC) seeking the longest free term Small teams under 100 employees adopting Notion AI

## Do you qualify for Notion?

You likely qualify if

-   You are a new, non-paying Notion customer (not on a paid plan)
-   You have fewer than 100 employees (under 50 for the general tier)
-   You have under $10M in funding from an accredited investor (or a valid partner code)

You won't qualify if

-   You are currently on a paid Notion plan
-   You have already redeemed a Notion startup offer once before

## Common rejection reasons

-   Provided a personal/free email instead of a valid company domain and public website
-   Exceeds employee or funding limits, or is an existing paying customer

## How to apply for Notion

1.  1
    
    Check eligibility
    
    Be a new, non-paying startup. Larger fixed credits are available through Notion’s accelerator/VC partners.
    
2.  2
    
    Get your partner code
    
    If you’re with a Notion partner, grab your unique code for a bigger credit.
    
3.  3
    
    Apply via Notion for Startups
    
    Submit at notion.com/startups with your partner code if you have one.
    
4.  4
    
    Redeem
    
    Apply the credit to your Notion workspace (up to ~$12,000 in value).
    

## Stacks well with

Founders who claim Notion commonly pair it with these to build a bigger credit stack.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Notion give startups?

Notion provides eligible startups with up to $12,000 in perks and resources across its programs.

### Does Notion take equity from startups?

No. Notion's startup perks and credits are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.

### Who qualifies for Notion?

Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: New, non‑paying startups; other partner routes offer fixed credits..

### Is Notion free for startups?

Applying is free. Notion provides up to $12,000 in perks and resources with no equity required.

### How do I apply for Notion?

1) Check eligibility, 2) Get your partner code, 3) Apply via Notion for Startups, 4) Redeem. Full steps are on this page.

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