Up to $100,000 in AWS credits covering EC2, S3, Lambda, Bedrock AI models, and 200+ services
About this credit
AWS Activate is AWS's flagship startup program, home to over 350,000 startups globally. Apply to receive up to $100,000 in AWS Activate Credits to offset costs on AWS services including infrastructure, data services, and leading AI/ML models — credits are redeemable on third-party models on Amazon Bedrock. The program provides cloud credits, technical support, business mentorship, and architecture guidance from AWS solutions architects.
AWS also offers go-to-market support through the AWS Partner Network (140,000+ partners from 200+ countries). The program supports startups at every stage — from MVP ideation through IPO — with facilitated learning, hands-on business and technical mentorship, and connections to the broader Amazon network and community of investors through AWS global accelerator programs. Nearly 20 years of experience from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups.
What's included
Eligibility requirements
- 01Portfolio tier: Must be associated with an Activate Provider (qualifying VC, accelerator, or incubator)
- 02Founders tier: Self-funded startups can apply directly
- 03Must be new to AWS Activate
- 04Need an AWS Builder ID (personal account) to apply