Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Startups offers and perks
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's leading cloud platform, offering 200+ services spanning compute, storage, databases, networking, AI/ML, and security. Used by startups and enterprises alike, AWS lets teams build, deploy, and scale applications globally without managing physical infrastructure. Credits through the AWS Activate program give early-stage startups up to $100,000 to get off the ground fast.
3 Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Startups offers listed
AWS Activate Portfolio gives startups affiliated with an approved AWS partner accelerator or VC $5000 in AWS credits; plus AWS Support plan credits and architecture guidance.
Eligibility
Must be affiliated with an approved AWS Activate partner organisation; new AWS customers only
AWS Activate Portfolio+ gives startups in select top-tier AWS partner organisations up to $100000 in AWS credits — the highest tier of AWS Activate for high-growth startups.
Eligibility
Must be affiliated with a top-tier AWS Activate partner (e.g. YC; Techstars; a16z); new AWS customers only
AWS Activate Founders gives any self-serve startup $1000 in AWS credits — no partner affiliation required. Apply directly at aws.amazon.com/activate.
Eligibility
Direct apply at aws.amazon.com/activate; $1K Founders tier, no partner needed; self-serve instant approval