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AWS Activate is a program from Amazon Web Services that provides cloud credits to early-stage startups for building, growing, and scaling on the AWS platform, including infrastructure, data services, and AI and machine learning models. Self-funded startups can receive $1,000 in credits, while startups associated with an Activate Provider (such as a VC or investor) can receive up to $100,000 in credits.
Eligible startups must be pre-series B, founded in the last 10 years, have a company website or LinkedIn profile, and have an active AWS paid account. Credits are redeemable for AWS services including third-party AI models available through Amazon Bedrock.
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With AWS Activate Credits, startups can harness the power of AWS technology, including infrastructure, data services, and leading AI and ML models. Eligible startups can apply to receive up to $100,000 in credits to build, grow, and scale.
AWS Activate Credits eligibility requirements To be eligible for AWS Activate Credits, startups must be pre-series B, have a company website or company profile, be founded in the last 10 years and have an AWS Account on Paid Tier Plan . Review the details below to select the package that is right for your startup today.
Start here if your startup is self-funded $1,000 USD AWS Activate Credits* Early-stage, self-funded startup Either new to Activate Credits or requesting more credits than previously received Start here if you have an Org ID from an Activate Provider (e.g., VC or Investor) Up to $100,000 USD AWS Activate Credits* Associated with an Activate Provider and have their Organizational ID Either new to Activate Credits or requesting more credits than previously received *All AWS Activate Credits are in USD and subject to the AWS Promotional Credit Terms & Conditions .
Start your AI journey with AWS AWS Activate Credits are redeemable on third-party models on Amazon Bedrock, our fully-managed service that offers a choice of high-performing foundation models (FMs) from leading AI companies, like AI21 Labs, Anthropic, Cohere, Meta, Mistral AI, Stability AI, and Amazon via a single API.
Featured AWS Activate Providers Frequently asked questions Learn more about the application process, requirements, credit usage, credit management, and more. Read full FAQs Contact us What can I use AWS Activate Credits for? What is not covered by AWS Activate Credits?
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Self-funded or funded startups (pre-series B) with a company website and LinkedIn profile. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $100,000 in Credits Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Research on Circular Economy, Smart Manufacturing, and Energy-Efficient Microelectronics is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). This funding opportunity supports innovative technology R&D across the manufacturing sector with a focus on circular economy, smart manufacturing, and energy-efficient microelectronics. While the stated deadline for full applications has passed, AMMTO frequently issues similar solicitations, and this highlights a relevant area of interest for the DOE.
America's Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) - Cybersecurity and Authentication is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Supports startups and small businesses to translate research into products and services, including cybersecurity and authentication, to secure national defense and protect the public. Includes research requiring privacy and security-preserving resources for artificial intelligence.