Founded within past 10 years; self-funded or pre-Series B (most recent round within last 12 months); fully functioning company website. Portfolio tier requires association with an AWS Activate Provider and their Organizational ID, and no prior equal/greater AWS Activate credits.

What burden and restrictions apply?

No source-specific burden or use-of-funds rule was established in this review.

What evidence exists?

No source-specific outcome was established. The reviewed official corpus does not publish a comparable applicant denominator and acceptance rate for the next cycle.

AWS Activate Credits

Up to $200,000 in AWS Activate Portfolio credits for eligible pre-Series B startups applying with an Activate Provider Org ID; self-funded Founders applicants receive up to $5,000. Credits are not cash. · Amazon Web Services

AWS cloud credits for startups. Founders package for early self-funded startups; Portfolio package (up to $100k) for startups backed by an AWS Activate Provider. Current lifecycle: open. Real economics: Up to $200,000 in AWS Activate Portfolio credits for eligible pre-Series B startups applying with an Activate Provider Org ID; self-funded Founders applicants receive up to $5,000. Credits are not cash..

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Key facts

Funder	Amazon Web Services
Amount	Up to $200,000 in AWS Activate Portfolio credits for eligible pre-Series B startups applying with an Activate Provider Org ID; self-funded Founders applicants receive up to $5,000. Credits are not cash.
Decision time	No dependable comparable application-to-decision interval was published in the reviewed public corpus.
Eligibility	Founded within past 10 years; self-funded or pre-Series B (most recent round within last 12 months); fully functioning company website. Portfolio tier requires association with an AWS Activate Provider and their Organizational ID, and no prior equal/greater AWS Activate credits.
Restrictions	Non-dilutive credits, not cash. Founders tier for those not yet associated with a Provider and new to AWS Activate credits.
Status	open

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Create a personal AWS Builder ID with a professional email (or log in)
Select your AWS Activate package (Founders or Portfolio)
Provide startup details including product info and funding history (Portfolio: enter provider Organizational ID)
Link your AWS account and submit the application

Background

Amazon Web Services operates AWS Activate Credits. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. No source-specific outcome was established in this review.

How the application really works

Create a personal AWS Builder ID with a professional email (or log in) → Select your AWS Activate package (Founders or Portfolio) → Provide startup details including product info and funding history (Portfolio: enter provider Organizational ID) → Link your AWS account and submit the application

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Current lifecycle is open.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: open. null
What is the real economic value?: Up to $200,000 in AWS Activate Portfolio credits for eligible pre-Series B startups applying with an Activate Provider Org ID; self-funded Founders applicants receive up to $5,000. Credits are not cash.
Who is eligible?: Founded within past 10 years; self-funded or pre-Series B (most recent round within last 12 months); fully functioning company website. Portfolio tier requires association with an AWS Activate Provider and their Organizational ID, and no prior equal/greater AWS Activate credits.
How does selection work?: Create a personal AWS Builder ID with a professional email (or log in); Select your AWS Activate package (Founders or Portfolio); Provide startup details including product info and funding history (Portfolio: enter provider Organizational ID); Link your AWS account and submit the application. No dependable comparable application-to-decision interval was published in the reviewed public corpus.
What burden and restrictions apply?: No source-specific burden or use-of-funds rule was established in this review.
What evidence exists?: No source-specific outcome was established. The reviewed official corpus does not publish a comparable applicant denominator and acceptance rate for the next cycle.

Sources

aws.amazon.com/startups/credits — Official programme page reviewed for eligibility, economics, lifecycle and application route (checked 2026-08-10)
aws.amazon.com/aws-startups/learn/applying-for-aws-activate-credits-a-step-by-step-guide/?lang=en-US — Current official benefit value, eligibility and non-cash credit terms reviewed for release verification (checked 2026-08-10)