All AWS credits are listed in USD and are subject to the AWS Promotional Credit Terms & Conditions. If you are based in China or building on AWS China Regions, please apply for the Activate China program here.
It only takes a few minutes to apply to join AWS Activate:

Step 1
New to AWS? First, create a free AWS account. Have an AWS account? Skip to Step 2.

Step 2
Join Activate after you’ve logged into your AWS account and immediately access benefits.

Step 3
When you’re ready, apply for up to $100,000 in AWS Activate credits and receive notification of the outcome within 7-10 days!
AWS Activate Providers: If you are a venture capital firm, accelerator, incubator, or other startup-enabling organization interested in providing AWS Activate Portfolio benefits including credits to your startups, complete the online form and an AWS representative will be in touch. If you are a startup interested in applying for AWS Activate credits and you are backed by a startup-enabling organization ask them for their Activate Organization ID.


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