AWS Startup Zone
Expert guidance, founder insights & solutions tailored to every stage of your journey
Welcome to the AWS Startup Zone
Building something new takes nerve. The nerve to question everything, rewrite the rules, and chase better answers, relentlessly. At the AWS Startup Zone, connect with the resources, expertise, and community you need to turn your boldest vision into reality.
Three Ways to Accelerate Your Startup
Ask a Startup Expert
Connect with AWS startup specialists for personalised guidance on technical architecture, go-to-market strategy or navigating AWS services. Get advice tailored to your stage and challenges to help you move faster and build smarter.
Theatre Sessions
Join curated sessions led by AWS experts, founders and builders covering the latest in AI/ML implementation, scaling infrastructure, fundraising strategies and technical best practices.
Customer Demos
Explore live demos from startups building on AWS, then connect with founders to discuss their architecture and lessons learned.
Get Startup Advice & Support
Get unstuck, fast. Our startup experts provide one-on-one guidance on:
- Technical Architecture: Design scalable, cost-effective infrastructure that grows with you
- AWS Activate: Learn how to access up to $200,000 in credits and exclusive startup benefits
- AI/ML Strategy: Navigate foundation models, choose the right tools, and optimize inference costs
- Go-to-Market: Connect with AWS Partner Network resources and marketplace opportunities
- Security & Compliance: Build enterprise-grade security from day one to accelerate sales cycles
- No appointment needed - just drop by and start the conversation that moves your startup forward.
Startup Theatre Agenda
12:10 PM - Accelerate Your AI Journey with Amazon Bedrock: Funding & Partners
12:50 PM - Toters: Turning User Behavior into a Personalized Super App with GenAI
1:30 PM - Your UI Is a Tool. Pick Your Agent Distribution Game.
2:10 PM - Investor Panel: Where smart money is going in 2026 and beyond
2:50 PM - Building AI for High Consequence Decisions
3:30 PM - Scaling Smart: Founders Perspectives on AI Cost Optimization
4:10 PM - Bridging from POC to production: An intro to Amazon Bedrock AgentCore