Supercharge your growth

Whether you’re working on your MVP or scaling your startup, AWS Activate can help you turn bold ideas into reality. Sign up to access exclusive offers, technical support, tailored resources, and business mentorship. Members can apply for AWS Activate Credits to offset costs on eligible services, including foundation models in Amazon Bedrock.

Spark growth in your startup

Over 330,000 startups have joined AWS Activate to access expert support, hands-on workshops, exclusive offers, promotional credits, and more.

Up to $100,000 in AWS Activate Credits for qualifying startups

Apply to receive up to $100,000 in AWS Activate Credits to offset the costs of eligible AWS services, including third-party foundation models in Amazon Bedrock. If you're just getting started, use your credits to build your MVP, or you can reduce cash burn and extend the runway as your startup grows.

AI experimentation and testing made easy

Build secure and responsible generative AI applications with AWS. Activate Credits can be used for third-party models from leading AI companies like AI21 Labs, Anthropic, Cohere, Meta, Mistral AI, and more in Amazon Bedrock. Generative AI startups may also be eligible for additional credit offerings. Reach out to your account team to learn more.

Time-saving templates and integration guides

Explore common solutions and accelerate progress with Build, a collection of cloud templates and integration guides curated by AWS experts to tackle the most common industry and product use cases.

Access exclusive members-only savings and offers

Take advantage of incredible savings through a global network of software providers. Get free trials and discounted subscriptions through providers like Slack, Asana, Confluent, and HubSpot.

Brand amplification, networking, and exposure

Amplify your business, debut your solution, find your peers, and catch the eye of investors on Showcase, a directory designed to help startups extend their reach.

Curated events, programs, and training opportunities

From local community events to specialized programs and virtual learning paths, AWS Activate members have access to all the resources they need to succeed in their industry, region, and use case.

Ready to apply for credits?

Applying for AWS Activate Credits is simple. We offer two packages: Activate Founders and Activate Portfolio. Click below to compare both and check your eligibility before starting your application.

How to get started on AWS Activate

Step 1: Create a personal AWS Builder ID using a professional email address

The first thing you will need to do is create an AWS Builder ID using a professional email address. This ID is tied to you as an individual and is independent from any existing AWS accounts you may have.