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The majority of the top 100 startups globally use AI services on AWS. Get up to $200,000 in AWS Activate Credits and expert support to build what's next.

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The latest from AWS for Startups.

New AWS Startup Advisor Features
Migrate vibe-coding apps, plan Azure-to-AWS moves, track costs, apply for credits, and discover discounts all from your IDE.

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AI Gets Physical: The Global Startups Readiness Index
One in seven startups is already building AI that works in the real world. See where the readiness gap is and what it means for your startup.

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Home to over 350,000 startups globally

With nearly 20 years of experience gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups that have come before, AWS helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth or level of funding. Whether your startup is just starting to ideate an MVP or is on track for an IPO, AWS offers a broad range of programs and resources that will support you to reach your next milestone.

Innovation powered by AWS

Millions of customers, including thousands of the fastest-growing startups, use AWS to build fast, keep costs low and prove what is possible.

Expertise from our startup network

AWS for Startups comprises former founders and CTOs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and mentors who help today's founders navigate challenges and opportunities.

Programs and resources to empower success

From your first line of code to your millionth customer, AWS for Startups provides the technical guidance, business mentorship, and go-to-market resources to help you reach your next milestone.

Credits to help you test and build

Apply to receive up to $200,000 in AWS Activate Credits to offset costs on infrastructure, data services, and AI/ML models. Credits are redeemable on third-party models on Amazon Bedrock. AI startups ready to grow may be eligible for additional credits beyond Activate.

Your go-to-market support

Co-build, co-market, and co-sell with AWS to accelerate your growth. The AWS Partner Network has more than 140,000 partners from over 200 countries, with 70% headquartered outside of the United States.

The technology behind the fastest-growing startups

With AWS, founders leverage the latest cloud and AI technologies to experiment and innovate faster. Accelerate your time from idea to revenue with the broadest and deepest set of services on the most secure cloud.

AWS Startups: Made in Boston, powered by AWS

What draws founders to Boston? A second-to-none density of talent, storied academic institutions, and a mission-focused mindset. Founders reveal why they based their startups there, and how AWS supports their growth.

What draws founders to Boston? A second-to-none density of talent, storied academic institutions, and a mission-focused mindset. Founders reveal why they based their startups there, and how AWS supports their growth.'

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Support at every stage

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1. Turn your idea into a business

You have a big idea that solves a problem, now make it real. Explore articles, videos, and resources built for early-stage founders. Then bring your idea to AWS Startup Advisor and get personalized support tailored to what you're building.

Learn | Start building with AWS Startup Advisor

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2. Build your minimum viable product

Focus on shipping, not infrastructure. AWS Startup Advisor helps you scaffold your architecture and deploy local code to AWS, right from your IDE. Get up to $200,000 in AWS Activate Credits, with additional credits available for AI startups ready to scale.

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3. Extend your reach

Put your product in front of the customers already buying on AWS. List on AWS Marketplace to reach enterprise buyers and shorten your sales cycle.

Learn more | Visit AWS Marketplace

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4. Reach your next milestone

Whether it's your next funding round, your first enterprise customer, or your next hundred users, tap into mentorship, go-to-market resources, and investor connections through AWS for Startups.

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Access credits for every stage

From first prototype to Series A and beyond. Credits that scale with you.

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Build and deploy faster with Kiro credits designed for startups

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Startups

Fuel your startup’s growth with up to $200,000 in AWS Activate Credits

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