AWS Activate offer

Start with $1,000 credits

Cloud infrastructure credits to help eligible early-stage startups get building.

The offer in brief

AWS Activate Founders offers a starting allocation of $1,000 USD in cloud credits for eligible self-funded startups. Selected participants may qualify for additional credits. This listing focuses on the starting allocation rather than promising the highest programme tier.

Who can apply?

AWS lists criteria including funding stage, company age, account plan and previous credit history. Approval is required. UK founders should check the current programme criteria rather than assuming automatic eligibility.

How to claim

  1. Open the programme link and review the current eligibility criteria.
  2. Choose the Founders tier if it matches your startup.
  3. Complete the application and link the required AWS account.
  4. Check approval, expiry dates and eligible services before using the credits.

Keep the currency and running costs in view

The credits are denominated in USD. Set budgets and alerts so services do not continue unnoticed after the credits run out. Programme terms determine which usage is covered.

Read AWS programme details.