AWS Activate
AWS's global credits programme: self-funded founders apply directly for a small credit package, and startups backed by an AWS partner accelerator or investor can get up to USD 200,000. AWS named Activate as part of its Saudi startup push with HUMAIN.
Checked against the operator's own pages on 11 October 2026. Dates change. Always confirm on the programme's own site before you apply.
[ Key terms ]
- Funding
- Up to USD 200,000 in AWS credits
- Equity
- No equity taken
- Duration
- Credits valid for a fixed term
- Format
- Remote · Remote
[ What you get ]
AWS credits: Activate Founders up to USD 5,000 for self-funded startups; Activate Portfolio up to USD 200,000 via an Activate Provider (accelerator, VC or angel); invite-only AI credits above that. Plus technical resources and training.
[ Who it's for ]
Pre-Series B, founded in the last 10 years, AWS account on a paid tier; Portfolio tier needs an Organization ID from an Activate Provider.
- Run by
- Amazon Web Services
- Stages
- Idea · Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Sectors
- AI · Sector-agnostic
[ Elden Studios ]
Accepted? Show up with a product.
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