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AWS Activate Founders: Up to $5,000 in Credits for Self-Funded Startups

Up to $5,000 AWS credits
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Deal Overview

Bootstrapped startups can apply for AWS Activate Founders: start with $1,000 in credits, with select participants qualifying for up to $5,000. VC- or accelerator-backed startups can apply for up to $200,000 through Activate Portfolio.

Available Offers (2)

Deal 1ActiveCredits

$1,000 start, up to $5,000

Activate Founders: $1,000 to $5,000 in AWS credits

AWS Activate Founders is for bootstrapped or self-funded startups. You start with $1,000 in Activate Credits, and select participants may qualify for up to $5,000.

Eligibility for AWS Activate: pre-Series B, founded in the last 10 years, an AWS account on the Paid Tier plan, and either new to Activate Credits or requesting more than previously received. Applications are answered within 5 to 10 business days. Credits are subject to the AWS Promotional Credit Terms.

How to Claim

  1. 1

    Create an AWS Builder ID with your professional email.

  2. 2

    Choose the Activate Founders tier if you are self-funded.

  3. 3

    Tell AWS about your startup, stage and product.

  4. 4

    Link your AWS account and submit; expect a reply in 5 to 10 business days.

Key Benefits (3)

  • $1,000 starting credits
  • Up to $5,000 for select participants
  • Usable across 200+ AWS services

Eligibility & Criteria

Requirements:Pre-Series B startup founded in the last 10 yearsAWS account on the Paid Tier planProfessional email address
  • ›Subject to AWS Promotional Credit Terms & Conditions
  • ›Must be new to Activate Credits or request more than before

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Deal 2ActiveCredits

Up to $200,000 in credits

Activate Portfolio: up to $200,000 with an Activate Provider

Startups backed by an accelerator, angel or VC that is an Activate Provider can apply to Activate Portfolio for up to $200,000 in credits, using the provider's Organization ID.

The same eligibility rules apply: pre-Series B, founded within 10 years, and an AWS account on the Paid Tier plan.

How to Claim

  1. 1

    Check that your investor or accelerator is an Activate Provider (opens in new tab).

  2. 2

    Get their Organization ID.

  3. 3

    Apply for Activate Portfolio and enter the Org ID.

  4. 4

    Link your AWS account and submit.

Key Benefits (2)

  • Up to $200,000 in credits
  • Backed by a network of VCs and accelerators

Eligibility & Criteria

Requirements:Pre-Series B startupOrganization ID from an Activate Provider
  • ›Subject to AWS Promotional Credit Terms & Conditions
  • ›Same eligibility rules as Activate Founders apply

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  • Host an MVP on AWS
  • Run AI workloads on Amazon Bedrock
  • Offset early cloud costs

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