Welcome to the third annual 2009 AWS Start-Up Challenge. We’re looking for the most promising start-ups that can grow into significant, meaningful, and lasting companies that leverage AWS to build its infrastructure and business.

Start-ups in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Israel are encouraged to apply for a chance to win $50,000 in cash, $50,000 in AWS credits, mentoring sessions from AWS technical experts, and AWS Premium Support Gold for one year.

2009 AWS Start-Up Challenge Finalists

Bizo
FlightCaster
Gazaro
GoodData
Involver
Motally
ReTel Technologies

The Final Event

On December 9, 2009, the seven finalists will meet with AWS executives and our Venture Capital firm sponsors to review their business plans in detail. That evening, AWS will host the Start-Up Challenge final event at the PlugandPlayTechCenter in Sunnyvale, CA. If you’re interested in attending the event, register here. Space is limited.

Reap the Rewards

The grand prize winner will receive $50,000 in cash, $50,000 in AWS service credits, mentoring sessions from AWS technical experts, and AWS Premium Support Gold for one year. The grand prize winner may also receive a possible investment offer from Amazon. All runner-up finalists will receive $5,000 in AWS service credits and all finalists will be included in various promotional activities.

Plus, all eligible entrants completing the application form will receive $25 in AWS service credits.

New Bonus Award for 2009

The AWS Start-Up Challenge finalist with the most creative monetization model using Amazon Flexible Payments Service (FPS) or Simple Pay from Amazon Payments will receive $5,000 in cash and $5,000 in Amazon Payments credits. Also, all finalists using these payment services will receive $2,500 in Amazon Payments credits and will be included in various promotional activities.

See the Official Rules and Prizes for more information.