Databricks joins STATION F

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Databricks, one of the most important platforms in the global AI ecosystem. This collaboration brings a new layer of technical depth to campus, designed to help founders move from promising prototypes to enterprise-ready AI systems built on robust, governed data foundations.

Through this partnership, founders at STATION F will gain direct access to Databricks’ platform and expertise, enabling them to build AI applications and agents on their own data – with the speed, security, and governance required for real-world use cases. 

Tools like Lakebase (a serverless Postgres database designed for AI agents) and Genie (an AI agent that allows teams to query their data in natural language) will be available to startups on campus, bringing powerful capabilities directly into the hands of builders. As part of this collaboration, Databricks will open a dedicated office at STATION F, embedding its team within the daily life of the campus.

For founders, this translates into concrete, hands-on support like:

• Direct access to Databricks experts through training sessions and coaching

• Technical workshops, live demos, and hackathons focused on real-world AI use cases

• Office hours and ecosystem events connecting founders with engineers, customers, and partners

• Insights into how leading companies are moving AI from experimentation into production

Databricks at STATION F

Databricks brings with it a strong track record of supporting both startups and global enterprises – from early-stage companies to platforms used by more than 60% of the Fortune 500. Across Europe, companies like Flo Health, Mirakl, and GetYourGuide have already leveraged its infrastructure to scale AI-driven products.

Now, that experience is being brought directly to STATION F. With a dedicated startups team in EMEA and initiatives such as the Databricks AI Accelerator Program, the company is doubling down on supporting founders from pre-seed to Series B – helping them build AI-native products from the ground up.

Strengthening Europe’s AI infrastructure

This partnership reflects a broader shift: Europe is not just adopting AI. It is building the infrastructure to lead in it.

At STATION F, that means bringing founders closer to the platforms, tools, and people shaping the future of AI. It means enabling startups to build not only faster, but more responsibly – on systems designed for transparency, governance, and long-term scalability.

By welcoming Databricks to campus, we’re reinforcing our ambition: to make STATION F the place where Europe’s most ambitious AI companies are built – companies that are globally competitive, deeply technical, and grounded in the realities of the European market.

The next generation of AI startups won’t just experiment. They will build and scale. And they’ll do it here.