
Claude (via program)
$1,000 in AWS Credits for Early-Stage Founders Start with the AWS Activate Founders tier (typically $1,000 for
$1,000 in AWS Credits for Early-Stage Founders Start with the AWS Activate Founders tier (typically $1,000 for self-fund
$1,000
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What you get
$1,000 in AWS Credits for Early-Stage Founders Start with the AWS Activate Founders tier (typically $1,000 for self-funded startups), and scale to higher tiers – up to $100,000 – if you’re backed by a partner, accelerator, or investor. Credits can be used across AWS ecosystem, including AI models like Claude via Amazon Bedrock.
Eligibility
Founded in the past 10 years; self-funded or pre-Series B; the most recent round must be within the last 12 months; a fully functioning company website.
- Founded in the past 10 years
- Self-funded or pre-Series B; the most recent round must be within the last 12 months
- A fully functioning company website
- Portfolio: associated with an Activate Provider, and not previously received Activate credits of equal or greater value
- Expiry: Subject to the AWS Promotional Credit Terms and Conditions
Stages
Self-funded to pre-Series B
Approval time
7 to 10 business days
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