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AWS Activate Founders

AWS · Startup program · checked Nov 9, 2026 today

Sign up Docs and limits

For self-funded startups: $1,000 in Activate Credits to start, up to $5,000 for select participants.

What you get
Up to $5,000 credits
Credits
Up to $5K
Lasts
No end date
Card needed
Not stated
Start
$1,000
Up to
$5,000 for select participants
Account
Paid plan
Who can get it
Bootstrapped or self-funded startups.
Activate Founders, Self-funded: Up to $5,000 USD in Activate Credits. Start with $1,000 USD in Activate Credits.
From aws.amazon.com , checked Nov 9, 2026.

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