Submissions open for Generative AI Accelerator Program

Benefits

• Credits to help you build
  • Access up to $1 million in AWS Promotional Credits to build, train, test, and launch your startup using the full breadth of AWS services and technologies.
• 8 weeks of advanced expertise
  • Learn from a curated and seasoned network of experts from AWS and industry leaders from top AI companies.
• Think of them as your hands-on advisors
  • Receive dedicated and personalized guidance from go-to-market, and technical mentors matched to your industry vertical and technical needs.
• Go-to-market opportunities
  • Tap into AWS go-to-market support, including AWS Marketplace and exposure opportunities at AWS re:Invent
• A community of innovators
  • Join a global community of innovators for cross-border collaboration. Plus attend exclusive networking events with AWS executives, AWS Partners, and top tier investors.
• Complimentary tickets to AWS re:Invent
  • Join bespoke events and activities designed to increase brand visibility, connect you with key supporters, and amplify your business through press and media.

Eligibility Criteria

• You are encouraged to apply to the Program if your company meets the following minimum criteria:
  • your company has one or more chief executive officer co-founder(s) – who, alone or in the aggregate, own a majority (51% or more ownership) of the Company,
  • your company has not raised more than a Series A round of financing and is no more than five years old;
  • your company is a technology or technology-enabled startup and uses cloud services;
  • your company has a product or solution already built and underway that is aimed at a sizable customer base;
  • your company shows signs of early revenue;
  • your company has a chief technology officer or technology lead; and

Ineligibility Criteria

• The following organizations are not eligible to participate in the Program:
  • any government agency, public administration, or political organization,
  • any business engaged in any illegal activity,
  • any business with employees of AWS or its affiliates in leadership positions,
  • any entity listed on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Sanctions List, and
  • any business located in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or Syria. Businesses located in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are not eligible, but may apply for a separate program

For more information, visit AWS Startups.