Free perk!
The deal
Up to $25,000 in AWS Activate credits valid for 1-2 years; $1,500 AWS Business Support credits; 1-on-1 architecture reviews; access to AWS technical experts; 80 free credits for self-paced labs.
Who can apply
Bootstrapped startups qualify for the Founders tier ($1,000-$5,000 credits). Funded startups or accelerator-backed companies (pre-seed to Series A, up to $10M raised) qualify for the Portfolio tier (up to $25,000-$100,000 credits). Must have an active AWS account, valid company website/domain, and not have previously exhausted lifetime credit caps ($100k lifetime limit).
Approval time
3 to 10 business days
Availability
Open to all startups
Good to know
Credits expire 1 or 2 years from date of issuance. Lifetime credit cap applies across all accelerator/VC programs (past credits reduce new allocations). Credits cannot be applied to Route 53 domain registrations or Savings Plans.
Eligible startups can get up to $25,000 in AWS Activate credits that must be redeemed within two years of your cohort start date. Once activated, the credits are expire within 2 years. Your credit allocation will be reduced by any AWS credits you’ve previously received, and if you encounter any issues during the application process, you can submit a support ticket here for assistance.
