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AWS Activate Credits

by Amazon Web Services

AWS Activate Credits, run by Amazon Web Services, offers up to $200,000 in cloud credits for portfolio startups; up to $5,000 for self-funded founders. Additional credits available for AI startups.. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Up to $200,000 in cloud credits for portfolio startups; up to $5,000 for self-funded founders. Additional credits available for AI startups.

Eligibility

Pre-series B startups founded within the last 10 years. Must have an AWS account on a paid tier plan. Founders tier is for bootstrapped startups; Portfolio tier requires an Organization ID from an Activate Provider (e.g., accelerator, VC).

Timeline

Deadline
Rolling
Fee
No application fee

Questions and answers

When is the deadline for AWS Activate Credits?

AWS Activate Credits accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Who can apply to AWS Activate Credits?

Pre-series B startups founded within the last 10 years. Must have an AWS account on a paid tier plan. Founders tier is for bootstrapped startups; Portfolio tier requires an Organization ID from an Activate Provider (e.g., accelerator, VC).

What does AWS Activate Credits offer?

Up to $200,000 in cloud credits for portfolio startups; up to $5,000 for self-funded founders. Additional credits available for AI startups..

Is there an application fee?

No application fee

Sources

  1. 1.Amazon Web Services, Inc. — Amazon Web Services, Inc. · Official

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