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AWS helps startups bring their ideas to life through AWS Activate. As you build and scale your business, Activate Credits grow with you to support your changing needs. If you're an AWS Activate member, you may be eligible for up to $100,000 in credits to help offset your AWS bill.

Starting from

$1,000

Up to

$100,000

Program Tiers

Activate Founders

Start here if your startup is not yet associated with an Activate Provider

Credit Value

$1,000

Duration

Benefits

Launchpad - Basic benefits to help you get started
Launchpad
Basic benefits to help you get started
Launchpad - Basic benefits to help you get started Level 1
Orbital - Enhanced benefits for growing projects
Stellar - Premium benefits for established projects
Galactic - Ultimate benefits package for industry leaders
$1,000 USD AWS Activate Credits
Eligible for usage on hundreds of AWS services

Eligibility

Lunar Gravity - Simple application process, usually just a quick form
Lunar Gravity
Simple application process, usually just a quick form
Lunar Gravity - Simple application process, usually just a quick form Level 1
Earth Gravity - Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck
Solar Gravity - More intense: interview rounds, additional verification documents
Black Hole Gravity - Most demanding (complex due diligence)
New to AWS Activate Credits
Self-funded or pre-Series B (most recent funding round must be within the last 12 months, if applicable)
Have a fully-functioning company website
Founded in the past 10 years

Apply Now

1

Create AWS Builder ID

Create an AWS Builder ID to access AWS services and apply for Activate

Create Builder ID
2

Complete Founders Application

Fill out and submit the Activate Founders package application

Apply Now

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