Grow your startup with AWS

Join AWS Activate, our flagship startup program. Get started by creating your personal account (AWS Builder ID) now.

Join AWS Activate, our flagship startup program. Prove what's possible with the world's most broadly adopted cloud.

Join AWS Activate, our flagship startup program. Get started by creating your personal account (AWS Builder ID) now.

Home to over 330,000 startups globally

With nearly 20 years of experience gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups that have come before, AWS helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth or level of funding. Whether your startup is just starting to ideate an MVP or is on track for an IPO, AWS offers a broad range of programs and resources that will support you to reach your next milestone.

Innovation powered by AWS

Millions of customers, including thousands of the fastest-growing startups, use AWS to build fast, keep costs low and prove what is possible.

Expertise from the startup ecosystem

The AWS Startups team comprises experts from across the global ecosystem, including former founders and CTOs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and mentors who help today's founders navigate challenges and opportunities.

Improve your success rate

Startups across industries and around the world are looking to leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) to innovate faster, boost employee productivity, ignite creativity, and optimize business processes. Begin realizing the business value of generative AI today with AWS.

Programs and resources to empower success

AWS offers a broad range of programs and resources that will support you to reach your next milestone. From the earliest stages, the AWS Activate program provides startups with cloud credits, technical support, business mentorship, and more.

Credits to help you test and build

Access up to $100,000 in AWS Credits through AWS Activate. Generative AI startups building foundation models may be eligible for up to $300k in credits to test AWS Trainium and AWS Inferentia.

Your go-to-market support

Co-build, co-market, and co-sell with AWS to accelerate your growth. The AWS Partner Network has more than 130,000 partners from over 200 countries, with 70% headquartered outside of the United States.

The broadest and deepest set of technology tools

With AWS, founders can leverage the latest cloud technologies to experiment and innovate faster. Accelerate your time to market with the broadest and deepest set of services on the most secure cloud.

Coming to a tech hub near you — AWS Gen AI Lofts

Now in 10+ locations worldwide, these collaborative spaces bring startups, developers, and community groups to learn, connect, and build with generative AI.

Support at every stage

Turn your idea into a business

You have a big idea that solves a problem. But that's just the start. Learn the fundamentals of turning your idea into a successful startup. Explore articles, videos, and more built for early-stage startups, from new to experienced AWS users.

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