Notion for Startups
Quick answer
The Business plan (including Notion AI) free for 3-6 months: 6 months with a partner affiliation and 3 months for regular new users, worth up to about $12,000 (100 people).
What you get
- Business plan free for 3-6 months (including Notion AI)
- Documents, wiki, and project management combined in one
How the value is counted: Official upper-bound estimate at $20/person/month x 100 people x 6 months
Do you qualify?
Fewer than 100 employees; a public website and company-domain email; not a current paying user; no funding history required. Affiliation with a partner VC/accelerator (1,000+ of them, including AWS Activate, Stripe Atlas, and HubSpot) unlocks the 6-month tier
Likely yes, if…
- Bootstrapped teams (no VC required)
- Companies without a VC or partner referral
- Teams under ~100 employees
Likely no, if…
- Existing customers of the product
How to apply
- Open the official program page Notion startup program .
- Teams under 10 people or service-based small businesses may only be approved for the 1-month tier
- Submit the application. Review typically takes Online application, mostly automated review.
- Once approved, credits or seats are granted to your account per the terms below.
Catches worth knowing
FAQ
How much can you get from Notion for Startups?
Official upper-bound estimate at $20/person/month x 100 people x 6 months
Who qualifies for Notion for Startups?
Fewer than 100 employees; a public website and company-domain email; not a current paying user; no funding history required. Affiliation with a partner VC/accelerator (1,000+ of them, including AWS Activate, Stripe Atlas, and HubSpot) unlocks the 6-month tier
How long do the credits or perks last?
1-6 months (tiered by eligibility)
How long does the application review take?
Online application, mostly automated review
What do you need to apply?
Teams under 10 people or service-based small businesses may only be approved for the 1-month tier