AWS Activate Credits (Founders / Portfolio) is a grant from Amazon Web Services for pre-Series B startups founded in the last 10 years, with an AWS account on the Paid Tier Plan, that are new to Activate Credits or…. It provides AWS credits: Activate Founders up to USD 5,000 (starts at USD 1,000); Activate Portfolio up to USD 200,000 (needs Org ID from an Activate Provider: VC, accelerator or angel), for technology · ai · saas. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | AWS credits: Activate Founders up to USD 5,000 (starts at USD 1,000); Activate Portfolio up to USD 200,000 (needs Org ID from an Activate Provider: VC, accelerator or angel) (AWS credits: Activate Founders up to USD 5,000 (starts at USD 1,000); Activate Portfolio up to USD 200,000 (needs Org ID from an Activate Provider: VC, accelerator or angel)) |
|---|---|
| Provider | Amazon Web Services |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Early Stage, Idea, Proof Of Concept, Prototype, Seed |
| Sector | technology · ai · saas |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is AWS Activate Credits?
AWS Activate Credits (Founders / Portfolio) — AWS credits: Activate Founders up to USD 5,000 (starts at USD 1,000); Activate Portfolio up to USD 200,000 (needs Org ID from an Activate Provider: VC, accelerator or angel) — Pre-Series B startups founded in the last 10 years, with an AWS account on the Paid Tier Plan, that are new to Activate Credits or requesting more than they previously received. Self-funded startups apply directly to Founders. Portfolio needs an Organization ID from an Activate Provider. Decisions come in 5-10 business days. It is run by Amazon Web Services.
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in technology · ai · saas. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for AWS Activate Credits?
Pre-Series B startups founded in the last 10 years, with an AWS account on the Paid Tier Plan, that are new to Activate Credits or requesting more than they previously received. Self-funded startups apply directly to Founders. Portfolio needs an Organization ID from an Activate Provider. Decisions come in 5-10 business days. Not for: Series B and later companies; companies older than 10 years.
How much does AWS Activate Credits give, and in what form?
AWS credits: Activate Founders up to USD 5,000 (starts at USD 1,000); Activate Portfolio up to USD 200,000 (needs Org ID from an Activate Provider: VC, accelerator or angel), as aWS credits: Activate Founders up to USD 5,000 (starts at USD 1,000); Activate Portfolio up to USD 200,000 (needs Org ID from an Activate Provider: VC, accelerator or angel).
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan.
Who runs this programme?
AWS Activate Credits (Founders / Portfolio) is offered by Amazon Web Services. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
Related programmes
Browse similar grant programmes. CapEasy handles this under Fundraising advisory.
Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.