Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the South African AWS Partner Ecosystem
Amazon’s mission is to be earth’s most customer-centric company. We foster diversity and inclusion globally and look for ways to amplify underrepresented voices and empower diverse communities.
The Amazon Web Services Equity Equivalent Investment Program (AWS EEIP) is an 18-24-month enablement and acceleration program for South African Black-Owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who want to build their AWS business and grow as partners in the Amazon Partner Network (APN).
We recognize the challenges that SMEs have in accessing low-cost funding, accessing markets and connecting with buyers, building networks and developing and enabling their people. Whether you are new to cloud or need help accelerating your AWS partner journey, the AWS EEIP offers a range of benefits to help you grow your business, enable your team and become a Validated partner in the AWS Partner Network (APN).
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
- SMEs must be 100% Black-owned and meet all three Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) ownership criteria (i.e., economic interest, voting rights and net-value points) at the date of application and if selected—throughout their participation in the program.
- SMEs must hold a valid Level 1 B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit at the date of application and, if selected—throughout their participation in the program.
- SMEs must be Exempted Micro Enterprises (EMEs) or Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs) at the date of application.
Key Dates
Applications open
March 20th 2024
Applications close
April 17th 2024
- Communication to shortlisted candidates [1]: [Date TBC]
- Technical Screening: [Date TBC]
- Communication to shortlisted candidates [2]: [Date TBC]
- Final panel interviews: [Date TBC]
- Selection decision communication: [Date TBC]
- Program runs: [Date TBC]