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AWS credits for AI workloads

AWS for Startups

Save up to $100,000AI/ML

AWS Activate Portfolio Credits help eligible provider-backed startups offset AWS bills while they build and scale on AWS infrastructure, data services, and AI tooling. Through XRaise, qualifying startups can apply for up to $100,000 USD in AWS Activate Credits, including coverage for third-party foundation model usage on Amazon Bedrock under AWS’s program terms. What you get Up to $100,000 USD in AWS Activate Credits (Activate Portfolio package). Credits that apply to new usage charges on eligible services and apply automatically until consumed or expired. Ability to use Activate Credits for third-party foundation models on Amazon Bedrock, with AWS Marketplace treated as eligible only for that specific Bedrock third-party model spend under the Activate Terms. Portfolio eligibility requirements include: founded within the past 10 years, self-funded or pre-Series B, fully functioning company website, associated with a provider and having an Organizational ID, and not previously receiving credits of equal or greater value. AWS account must be on a Paid Tier plan. Why it matters for startups Extends runway by offsetting core cloud costs while you move from MVP to production. Supports AI product iteration by allowing credits to cover third-party model usage on Amazon Bedrock under the program rules. Reduces operational overhead because credits apply automatically to eligible new charges and cannot be manually “assigned” to specific services. Use cases / best for Startups scaling AWS compute, storage, databases, and data pipelines as usage grows Teams prototyping and shipping generative AI features using Amazon Bedrock models Provider-backed startups that need a higher credit tier than basic startup packages FAQs 1. What is included in the Portfolio offer? The Portfolio package can award up to $100,000 in AWS Activate Credits for eligible provider-backed startups. 2. Do credits apply to past bills? No. Credits apply to new eligible usage charges and do not retroactively cover historical charges. 3. Can Activate Credits be used for third-party models on Amazon Bedrock? Yes. AWS states Activate credits can be used for third-party models on Bedrock, and the Activate Terms clarify the AWS Marketplace carve-out for Bedrock third-party model spend.

Amazon Web Services

Cloud infrastructure for startups

AWS Activate for Startups

Save up to $1,000AI/ML

AWS Activate provides startups with cloud credits, tools, and technical resources to build and scale modern products. Early-stage companies can launch AI workloads, run infrastructure, and experiment at low cost using Amazon’s global cloud platform. Through XRaise, eligible startups receive 1,000 dollars in credits, with pathways to access significantly higher tiers based on their workload type. What the product does AWS delivers compute, storage, AI, ML, databases, networking, analytics, and serverless tools used by startups worldwide. Teams can deploy production applications, train AI models, run data pipelines, and scale usage without upfront infrastructure. Credits are automatically applied to eligible services and visible in the AWS Billing Console. What you get 1,000 dollars in AWS Activate Credits Credits usable across EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, SageMaker, and more Eligibility for up to 300,000 dollars in additional AI and ML credits Automatic credit application in the AWS Billing Console Access to foundation models through Amazon Bedrock Support for over 200 AWS services Why it matters for startups Reduces early infrastructure costs for AI and SaaS teams Enables experimentation with modern AI and ML services Provides global infrastructure without hardware or setup Helps founders scale applications and workloads efficiently Supports both early prototypes and production environments Use cases / best for AI startups training or deploying models SaaS products needing scalable compute or storage Early-stage teams building serverless backends Web3, data engineering, and analytics workloads Startups preparing for rapid growth on cloud infrastructure FAQs What is excluded from credit usage? Credits cannot be used for Mechanical Turk, AWS Managed Services, AWS Marketplace (except Bedrock models), AWS Professional Services, Training, Certifications, or upfront fees for Reserved Instances or Savings Plans. How do I track remaining credits? The AWS Billing and Cost Management Console shows active credits, usage history, and remaining balance. Do credits apply automatically? Yes. Eligible credits are automatically applied to billing for supported services.