AWS Activate (Founders tier)

AWS Activate (Founders tier) is sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The AWS Activate Founders Package offers credits to early-stage, self-funded startups to help offset costs for AWS services. It also includes free AWS support, training, and access to AWS experts.

AWS Activate Credits – Up to $200K for Eligible Startups Built for startups from pre-seed to scale How today’s startups build for tomorrow Move from prototype to production faster. Apply for up to $200,000 in AWS Activate Credits, with additional credits available for AI startups ready to scale. Find the right tier for you AWS offers promotional credits based on your startup's funding stage.

Apply for the tier that matches your stage. Eligibility for AWS Activate: Pre-series B, founded in the last 10 years, AWS Account on Paid Tier Plan, and either new to Activate Credits or requesting more credits than previously received Activate Founders Self-funded Up to $5,000 USD in Activate Credits *Start with $1,000 USD in Activate Credits.

Select participants may qualify for additional credits up to $5,000 Apply directly if you’re bootstrapped or self-funded Activate Portfolio Pre-Series B Up to $200,000 USD in Activate Credits *You must have an Organization ID (Org ID) from your Activate Provider, such as an accelerator, angel investor, and venture capital firm Apply directly with your Activate Provider’ s Org ID AWS Credits for AI Startups Invite only for startups ready to scale post Activate Portfolio Talk with your Account Manager If you need additional support, contact us *All AWS Activate Credits are in USD and subject to the AWS Promotional Credit Terms & Conditions .

Your investors and accelerators are already here Thousands of venture capital firms, accelerators, and startup-enabling organizations are part of the AWS network of Activate Providers. Andreessen Horowitz, Brex, Carta, Greylock Partners, Sequoia, and Y Combinator are just a few examples. Here's what you need to know to apply for Activate Credits: 1.

Create your AWS Builder ID 2. Choose your credit tier Self-funded? Apply for Activate Founders.

Backed by a VC or accelerator? Check if they're an Activate Provider and use their Org ID to apply for the Activate Portfolio. 3.

Tell us about your startup We'll ask a few details about your product, funding stage, and company profile to confirm eligibility. 4. Link your AWS account and submit Create or link an AWS account to your Builder ID and submit.

You'll hear back within 5–10 business days. Applying for AWS Activate Credits: A step-by-step guide Everything you need to know about AWS Activate Credits Build AI, move your infrastructure, and ship faster with promotional credits Use credits to cover the tools you need to go from idea to production.

From foundation models to production infrastructure Whether you're building an AI-native product with Amazon Bedrock or using Kiro to accelerate development, promotional credits help you get from idea to launch. Start building on day one. Explore AI tools for startups Move to AWS with AI-powered tools and expert support AI-powered assessments and end-to-end expert guidance make moving to AWS simple.

Get AWS investments, in the form AWS credits or partner investments, to help customers offset one-time migration expenses. Focus on building, not logistics. Turn prompts into working code, structured designs, and implementation tasks with an agentic development environment built on frontier models.

Start with Kiro Startup Credits, then grow into Activate Credits. Apply for Kiro Startup Credits (Available to eligible startups without current Activate Credits) See what founders are building with AWS Activate Credits Explore more founder stories Everything you need to know about Activate Credits Exclusive offers to help you build and scale faster Did you find what you were looking for today?

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