AWS offers startups up to $100K in credits and expert support
Join 350,000+ startups leveraging AWS tools and $100,000 in credits.
AWS has launched a comprehensive initiative to attract and support startups at every stage, from ideation to IPO. The program offers up to $100,000 in AWS Activate Credits, which can be used on infrastructure, data services, and AI/ML models (including third-party models on Amazon Bedrock). With over 350,000 startups already building on AWS, the platform powers 85% of the Forbes AI 50. Founders gain access to AI-powered templates, pre-built architectures, and automation tools that reduce time-to-deployment from weeks to hours, no AWS expertise required.
Beyond credits, AWS provides business and technical mentorship from former founders, CTOs, and venture capitalists through accelerators and the AWS Activate program. The AWS Partner Network includes 140,000+ partners across 200 countries, enabling co-building, co-marketing, and co-selling opportunities. Startups can also list on AWS Showcase to attract investors. AWS CEO Matt Garman's re:Invent 2025 keynote highlighted continued innovation in cloud and AI services, reinforcing AWS's role as the foundational layer for startup growth.
- Up to $100,000 in AWS Activate Credits for testing and building on cloud services.
- 85% of the Forbes AI 50 run on AWS, with 350,000+ startups globally.
- Access AI-powered templates, expert mentorship, and 140,000+ partners for go-to-market support.
Why It Matters
AWS removes financial and technical barriers for startups, accelerating time-to-market with enterprise-grade infrastructure and AI.