AWS Startups: Made in New York, powered by AWS
Discover why New York City’s speed and energy is a launchpad for startups building the future with AWS. In this video, five trailblazing founders share their experiences scaling fast-growing companies in America's cultural capital.
Home to over 350,000 startups globally
With nearly 20 years of experience gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups that have come before, AWS helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth or level of funding. Whether your startup is just starting to ideate an MVP or is on track for an IPO, AWS offers a broad range of programs and resources that will support you to reach your next milestone.
From concept to cloud-ready in seconds
Go from idea to deployed app in hours, not weeks. Use AI-powered templates and automation to generate production-ready architectures. No AWS expertise required. Copy prompts, download workflows, and start building.
Innovation powered by AWS
Millions of customers, including thousands of the fastest-growing startups, use AWS to build fast, keep costs low and prove what is possible.
Expertise from the startup ecosystem
The AWS Startups team comprises experts from across the global ecosystem, including former founders and CTOs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and mentors who help today's founders navigate challenges and opportunities.
Improve your success rate
Startups across industries and around the world are looking to leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) to innovate faster, boost employee productivity, ignite creativity, and optimize business processes. Begin realizing the business value of generative AI today with AWS.
Programs and resources to empower success
AWS offers a broad range of programs and resources that will support you to reach your next milestone. From the earliest stages, the AWS Activate program provides startups with cloud credits, technical support, business mentorship, and more.
Credits to help you test and build
Apply to receive up to $100,000 in AWS Activate Credits to offset costs on AWS services, including infrastructure, data services, and leading AI and ML models. AWS Activate Credits are redeemable on third-party models on Amazon Bedrock.
Your go-to-market support
Co-build, co-market, and co-sell with AWS to accelerate your growth. The AWS Partner Network has more than 140,000+ partners from over 200 countries, with 70% headquartered outside of the United States.
The broadest and deepest set of technology tools
With AWS, founders can leverage the latest cloud technologies to experiment and innovate faster. Accelerate your time to market with the broadest and deepest set of services on the most secure cloud.
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Support at every stage
1. Turn your idea into a business
You have a big idea that solves a problem. But that's just the start. Learn the fundamentals of turning your idea into a successful startup. Explore articles, videos, and more built for early-stage startups, from new to experienced AWS users.
2. Build your minimum viable product
Ship your MVP faster with battle-tested templates and sample code. Plus, get up to $100,000 in AWS credits and exclusive offers to extend your runway.
3. Extend your reach
Amplify your product and connect with potential investors or customers by listing your company on Showcase.
4. Find product market fit
Apply for access to facilitated learning, hands-on business and technical mentorship, and connections to the broader Amazon network and our community of investors through AWS global accelerators programs.
Access credits for every stage
From first prototype to Series A and beyond. Credits that scale with you.
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