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AWS helps startups bring their ideas to life through AWS Activate. As you build and scale your business, Activate Credits grow with you to support your changing needs. If you’re an AWS Activate member, you may be eligible for up to $100,000 in credits to help offset your AWS bill.
AWS Credits packages for early-stage startups
Credit eligibility is based on your startup funding stage and affiliation with Activate Providers, which are thousands of accelerators, angel investors, venture capital firms, and startup enabling organizations around the world. Review the requirements below to select the package that’s right for your startup today.
Activate Founders
Start here if your startup is not yet associated with an Activate Provider
Benefits
$1,000 USD AWS Activate Credits*
Eligibility Criteria
New to AWS Activate Credits
Self-funded or pre-Series B (most recent funding round must be within the last 12 months, if applicable)
Have a fully-functioning company website
Founded in the past 10 years
Activate Portfolio
Start here if your startup is associated with an Activate Provider
Benefits
Up to $100,000 USD AWS Activate Credits*
Eligibility Criteria
Associated with an Activate Provider and have their Organizational ID
Have not previously received AWS Activate Credits of equal or greater value
Self-funded or pre-Series B (most recent funding round must be within the last 12 months, if applicable)
Have a fully-functioning company website
Founded in the past 10 years
*All AWS Activate Credits are in USD and subject to the AWS Promotional Credit Terms & Conditions.
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AWS Activate credits are redeemable on third-party models on Amazon Bedrock, our fully-managed service that offers a choice of high-performing foundation models (FMs) from leading AI companies. Startups building on AWS Trainium and AWS Inferentia may be eligible for up to $300,000 in additional credits. Join today to activate your ultimate startup advantage.
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