AWS Activate for Startups
- Or “AWS Activate”
- What it is
- A program giving startups AWS credits, technical support, training, and business mentorship.
- What is included
- Activate Founders — self-service tier, credits available to any self-funded startup.
- Activate Portfolio — larger credit packages for startups backed by an accredited accelerator, incubator, or VC.
- Additional AWS Support plan credits, and access to AWS solutions architects.
- Why it exists
- Lowers the barrier so early-stage companies build on AWS before they have revenue.
- Exam signal
- “Startup needs credits and technical guidance to get started” → AWS Activate.