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AWS Credits

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.

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Activate Founders

Start here if your startup is not yet associated with an Activate Provider

Benefits

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$1,000 USD AWS Activate credits*

Eligibility Criteria

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New to AWS Activate credits

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Self-funded or pre-Series B (most recent funding round must be within the last 12 months, if applicable)

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Have a fully-functioning company website

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Founded in the past 10 years

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Activate Portfolio

Start here if your startup is associated with an Activate Provider

Benefits

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Up to $100,000 USD AWS Activate credits*

Eligibility Criteria

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Associated with an Activate Provider and have their Organizational ID

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Have not previously received AWS Activate credits of equal or greater value

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Self-funded or pre-Series B (most recent funding round must be within the last 12 months, if applicable)

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Have a fully-functioning company website

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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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Start your AI journey with AWS

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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Frequently asked questions

Learn more about the application process, requirements, credit usage, credit management, and more.


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