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Provides eligible early-stage startups in Canada and globally with up to $200,000 USD in promotional cloud credits, technical support, and resources to build and scale on AWS. Bootstrapped founders can receive up to $5,000 USD, while investor-backed startups can qualify for higher funding tiers.
Helps startups and small businesses get up to $200,000 in AWS credits to build and scale their projects. Covers costs for using AWS services and tools.
Promotional AWS credits (up to $200,000 USD, with potential for $200,000+ for invite-only AI startups) provided based on a startup's funding stage. Benefits also include access to exclusive offers, AI tools, personalized onboarding, global events, and expert support from an Account Manager.
Business Size: small
Industries: technology, artificial intelligence
Other Criteria: Pre-series B funding stage, Founded in the last 10 years, Must have an AWS Account on a Paid Tier Plan, Must be new to Activate Credits or requesting more credits than previously received, Self-funded or bootstrapped (for Activate Founders tier), Must have an Organization ID (Org ID) from an Activate Provider (e.g., accelerator, angel investor, venture capital firm) (for Activate Portfolio tier), Invite only for startups ready to scale post Activate Portfolio (for AWS Credits for AI Startups tier)
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