AWS: Generative AI Accelerator Program

Success takes a lot more than just having a great business idea and the hustle to make it real. It also requires the right technology tools, expert advice, and a supportive community along the way. That’s where AWS comes in.

They’re seeking Series A startups that are beyond the ideation stage, with a fully developed MVP or launched product. They welcome model builders and AI-first startups with technical leads leveraging generative AI. If your startup is poised to shape the future of generative AI, apply now and join this elite international cohort of innovators.

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.
• 10 weeks of advanced expertise: Learn from a curated and seasoned network of experts from AWS, presenting partner NVIDIA, and industry leaders from top AI companies like participating partners, Meta and Mistral AI.
• Think of us as your hands-on advisors: Receive dedicated and personalized guidance from executive, go-to-market, and technical mentors matched to your industry vertical and technical needs.
• Proof of concept opportunities: Tap into AWS technology and expertise in quantum computing, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and generative AI.
• A community of innovators: Join an exclusive virtual community to connect with fellow cohort members from around the world. Plus attend exclusive networking events with AWS executives, AWS Partners, and top tier investors.
• Complimentary ticket 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.

Who can apply?

• This is a global program and we accept applications from companies from most countries around the world.
• To apply to the Program, you must be at least 18 years of age, and participating startups must be registered to do business in the country(ies) where the Program is offered. If selected to participate in the Program, in order to remain in the Program, participating startups must be able to attend in-person Program cohort activities at their own expense (unless otherwise notified) and participate in the virtual meetings whenever they are scheduled.
• You are encouraged to apply to the Program if your company meets the following minimum criteria:
  • 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 startup has a product or solution already built and underway that is aimed at a sizable market;
  • your startup shows signs of early revenue.

Ineligibility Criteria

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

For more information, visit AWS.