Join AWS Activate, our flagship startup program. Get started by creating your personal account (AWS Builder ID) now.
Join AWS Activate, our flagship startup program. Get started by creating your personal account (AWS Builder ID) now.
With nearly 20 years of experience gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups that have come before, AWS helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth or level of funding. Whether your startup is just starting to ideate an MVP or is on track for an IPO, AWS offers a broad range of programs and resources that will support you to reach your next milestone.
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Jumpstart your project with intelligent prompts and automation agents. Whether you're building a simple web app or scaling complex microservices, our expert-crafted resources generate production-ready AWS architectures tailored to your needs. Copy prompts for AI tools or download complete automation workflows.
Millions of customers, including thousands of the fastest-growing startups, use AWS to build fast, keep costs low and prove what is possible.
Expertise from the startup ecosystem
The AWS Startups team comprises experts from across the global ecosystem, including former founders and CTOs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and mentors who help today's founders navigate challenges and opportunities.
Improve your success rate
Startups across industries and around the world are looking to leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) to innovate faster, boost employee productivity, ignite creativity, and optimize business processes. Begin realizing the business value of generative AI today with AWS.
Programs and resources to empower success
AWS offers a broad range of programs and resources that will support you to reach your next milestone. From the earliest stages, the AWS Activate program provides startups with cloud credits, technical support, business mentorship, and more.
Credits to help you test and build
Apply to receive up to $100,000 in AWS Activate Credits to offset costs on AWS services, including infrastructure, data services, and leading AI and ML models. AWS Activate Credits are redeemable on third-party models on Amazon Bedrock.
Your go-to-market support
Co-build, co-market, and co-sell with AWS to accelerate your growth. The AWS Partner Network has more than 140,000+ partners from over 200 countries, with 70% headquartered outside of the United States.
The broadest and deepest set of technology tools
With AWS, founders can leverage the latest cloud technologies to experiment and innovate faster. Accelerate your time to market with the broadest and deepest set of services on the most secure cloud.
Join AWS CEO Matt Garman to hear how AWS is innovating across every aspect of the world’s leading cloud. He explores how we are reinventing foundational building blocks as well as developing brand new experiences, all to empower customers and partners with what they need to build a better future.
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Turn your idea into a business
You have a big idea that solves a problem. But that's just the start. Learn the fundamentals of turning your idea into a successful startup. Explore articles, videos, and more built for early-stage startups, from new to experienced AWS users.
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Build your minimum viable product
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Extend your reach
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Find product market fit
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Turn your idea into a business
You have a big idea that solves a problem. But that's just the start. Learn the fundamentals of turning your idea into a successful startup. Explore articles, videos, and more built for early-stage startups, from new to experienced AWS users.
2
Build your minimum viable product
3
Extend your reach
4
Find product market fit
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