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Activate Founders

Up to $5,000 USD; starts at $1,000; selected startups may qualify for more

Who is eligible?

Self-funded/bootstrapped startup; founded within 10 years; pre-Series B; AWS account on paid tier; new to Activate credits or requesting more than previously received

How to claim

  1. Create AWS Builder ID
  2. choose Founders tier
  3. submit startup/product details
  4. link AWS account
  5. submit application
  6. check email decision

Countries & availability

Global where AWS Activate is available; account and country checks apply

Duration & important terms

Award expiry shown in AWS account; promotional credit terms apply

Maximum is not guaranteed. AWS says application decisions typically take 5–10 business days.

Source information

Official source checked · Listed 2026-11-12. GetAiPerks has not independently reconfirmed the imported terms.

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