Generative AI Accelerator
A global 10-week hybrid program supporting generative AI startups to prove what’s possible. Success takes a lot more than just having a great business idea and the hustle to make it real. It also requires the right technology tools, expert advice, and a supportive community along the way. That’s where AWS comes in.
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Benefits from day one
*Startups must also qualify for the AWS Activate credit program.
Credits to help you build
Access up to $1 million in AWS Promotional Credits* to build, train, test, and launch your startup using the full breadth of AWS services and technologies.
10 weeks of advanced expertise
Learn from a curated and seasoned network of experts from AWS, presenting partner NVIDIA, and industry leaders from top AI companies like participating partners, Meta and Mistral AI.
Think of us as your hands-on advisors
Receive dedicated and personalized guidance from executive, go-to-market, and technical mentors matched to your industry vertical and technical needs.
Proof of concept opportunities
Tap into AWS technology and expertise in quantum computing, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and generative AI.
A community of innovators
Join an exclusive virtual community to connect with fellow cohort members from around the world. Plus attend exclusive networking events with AWS executives, AWS Partners, and top tier investors.
Complimentary ticket to AWS re:Invent
Join bespoke events and activities designed to increase brand visibility, connect you with key supporters, and amplify your business through press and media.
Shape the future of generative AI
We're seeking pre-Series A startups that are beyond the ideation stage, with a fully developed MVP or launched product. We welcome model builders and AI-first startups with technical leads leveraging generative AI. If your startup is poised to shape the future of generative AI, apply now and join this elite international cohort of innovators.
Application timeline
Application window
June 13 - July 19, 2024
Notification period
August 19 - 29, 2024
Program Schedule
Cohort announcement
September 10, 2024
First week in Seattle
October 1 - 3, 2024
Final week at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas
December 2 - 6, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Interested startups should submit their application during the application window open from June 13 through July 19, 2024. Finalists will be invited to participate in a virtual interview. All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of August.
Applications are evaluated based on a variety of factors, including founding team experience, target market, product maturity, evidence of traction, team composition, and breadth of generative AI skills (e.g., ML engineers, data scientists). We are particularly interested in applicants who are exploring fine-tuning open-source models, pre-training foundation models (FM), or providing critical services in the emerging generative AI tech stack that surround the FM with data preparation, model monitoring, infrastructure provisioning, and more.
This is a global program and we accept applications from companies from most countries around the world. See terms and conditions for details.
The
program is hybrid. The kickoff and closing weeks are tentatively scheduled to
be in person. The weeks in between will include virtual learning sessions and
community events. Companies accepted into the program are expected to attend
in-person for the final week, at minimum.
As part of the global cohort, you will participate in the kickoff and closing weeks together in-person. During the virtual weeks, you will participate in a regionally-focused version of the accelerator, with learning topics covering building generative AI applications, evaluating models, data strategy and preparation, deployment, pricing, and more. Founders are welcome to continue to engage virtually on our Slack community during the program, and we will host virtual community events to foster relationships throughout the program.