Supporting small or minority-owned public sector organizations
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The AWS Think Big for Small Business (TBSB) Program offers small and/or minority-owned public sector organizations unique access to business, technical, and marketing enablement support.
This program provides you with cloud-based solutions and experience across government, space, education, and nonprofits around the world. Get relevant resources and connect with AWS business and sales teams to help you build and deliver innovative solutions on AWS. Get started »
Expedited access to AWS Partner Programs
Receive guidance to progress through your AWS Partner journey and expedited access to AWS Partner benefits and programs to help you build, market, and sell with AWS.
Unlock financial incentives
AWS Public Sector Solution Providers and AWS Public Sector Distribution Partners receive a technical capability discount while working on an AWS Competency. This allows you to offer the most competitively priced services to customers.
Increase visibility with customers and AWS teams
Gain visibility with customers and AWS field teams by being showcased across AWS webpages. Access Marketing Development Funds (MDFs), in both cash and AWS credits, to accelerate sales engagements.
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Get Started
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Step 1: Join the AWS Partner Network
Join the AWS Partner Network (APN) at no cost by creating your AWS Partner Central account.
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Step 2: Enroll in AWS Partner Paths
For organizations that leverage AWS to deliver consulting, professional, managed, and resale services, enroll in the Services Path and meet the minimum validation criteria, i.e., achieve AWS Partner Select Tier. Learn more about AWS Partner Tier requirements »
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Step 3: Review program requirements
- For detailed program requirements, access the AWS Think Big for Small Business Program Guide.
- Start with the Navigate enablement track for prescriptive guidance to grow your expertise in the public sector and meet the program requirements faster.
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Step 4: Apply for the program
- Upon meeting the program requirements, you can apply to the AWS Think Big for Small Business Program within Partner Central.
- Once approved to join the program, you will receive a welcome letter from AWS and can immediately start taking advantage of AWS Partner benefits, including your AWS Partner badge with Public Sector designation, funding, and marketing resources.
