AWS Credits

Apply for Activate Credits

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AWS helps startups bring their ideas to life through AWS Activate. As you build and scale your business, Activate Credits grow with you to support your changing needs. If you’re an AWS Activate member, you may be eligible for up to $100,000 in credits to help offset your AWS bill.

AWS Credits packages for early-stage startups

Credit eligibility is based on your startup funding stage and affiliation with Activate Providers, which are thousands of accelerators, angel investors, venture capital firms, and startup enabling organizations around the world. Review the requirements below to select the package that’s right for your startup today.

Benefits

$1,000 USD AWS Activate Credits*

Eligibility Criteria

Benefits

Up to $100,000 USD AWS Activate Credits*

Eligibility Criteria

✅ Associated with an Activate Provider and have their Organizational ID
✅ Self-funded or pre-Series B (most recent funding round must be within the last 12 months, if applicable)
✅ Have not previously received AWS Activate Credits of equal or greater value
✅ Have a fully-functioning company website
✅ Founded in the past 10 years

From Credits to Cloud Success — We’ve Got You Covered.

Why Choose Cloudperx for Your AWS Credit?

We Do It All for You

From applying to AWS Activate to managing usage and compliance — we handle the full credit process end-to-end.

Strategic Cloud Planning

Beyond free credits, we design scalable cloud architectures to ensure your AWS spend fuels growth — not waste.

Unlock Maximum Value

We help you unlock up to $100K–$300K in AWS credits, including exclusive GenAI programs most startups miss.

Real Engineers, Real Advice

No bots. No fluff. Just hands-on AWS-certified experts guiding you at every step — including your free POC.

Start your AI journey with AWS

AWS Activate credits are redeemable on third-party models on Amazon Bedrock, our fully-managed service that offers a choice of high-performing foundation models (FMs) from leading AI companies. Startups building on AWS Trainium and AWS Inferentia may be eligible for up to $300,000 in additional credits. Join today to activate your ultimate startup advantage.

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Who is eligible for the AWS Activate credits?

Startups that are associated with an accelerator, incubator, VC firm, or AWS Activate provider (like CloudPerx) may be eligible. If you're building on AWS and meet the criteria, you could qualify for up to $100K–$300K in credits.

What does the Free AWS POC include?

The Free POC covers limited-scope cloud architecture, deployment, and basic monitoring to validate performance, security, and scalability. It’s perfect for MVPs, migrations, or GenAI test runs — all with no upfront cost.

How long does it take to receive the AWS credits?

Once we submit your application, AWS typically reviews and processes credits within 7–14 business days. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process and help you activate them efficiently.

Can I use AWS credits for GenAI or ML workloads?

Yes! AWS offers dedicated credit options for GenAI-focused startups, including up to $300K in support for foundational model training, inference, and integrations with services like Bedrock or SageMaker.

What happens after the credits run out?

CloudPerx provides cost optimization guidance from day one to help you extend the value of your credits. When they run out, we assist with budgeting, autoscaling, and reserved instances to keep costs predictable.