AWS Activate (Standalone)

AWS Activate is a startup program administered by Amazon Web Services that provides cloud computing credits, technical assistance, and architectural guidance. The initiative features two tiers, offering up to $1,000 in credits for bootstrapped companies in the Founders track, and up to $100,000 in credits plus $10,000 in business support for the Portfolio track. Applicants must possess a functioning website, an active paid-tier account, and a founding date within the last ten years to utilize cloud infrastructure and foundation models via Amazon Bedrock. Accessing Portfolio benefits requires an organizational identifier from approved provider networks, including prominent venture capital firms and accelerators such as Y Combinator, Techstars, 500 Global, and Andreessen Horowitz. The resource is intended for early-stage, pre-Series B startups seeking to build scalable cloud infrastructure, develop minimum viable products, and integrate artificial intelligence while minimizing cash burn.