Bringing a groundbreaking AI startup to life takes more than just ambition and a clever idea.

You also need the right tools, expert mentorship, and a community that has your back.

That’s exactly what the AWS Generative AI Accelerator Program is all about—a powerful 8-week global journey designed to help startups in generative and agentic AI prove what they’re truly capable of.

What Is AWS and Why It Matters

In case you’re new to the scene, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most widely used cloud platform.

With more than 200 services available globally, AWS supports everyone from nimble startups to massive corporations and government agencies.

Their mission? Helping businesses lower costs, stay agile, and innovate faster. This program taps into all that power to boost your AI journey.

What Startups Get from the AWS Generative AI Accelerator

Up to $1 Million in AWS Credits

Get access to $1 million worth of AWS Promotional Credits to help you build, train, and launch your AI models using the full range of AWS tools and services.

Eight Weeks of Expert-Led Support

Join an 8-week hybrid program that mixes in-person kickoffs and closings with virtual learning in between

You’ll be guided by experienced mentors from AWS and top AI companies.

Personalized Mentorship

AWS will pair you with industry-specific technical and go-to-market advisors.

They’ll help tailor the program to your startup’s needs so you can make the most of every opportunity.

Real Go-To-Market Exposure

You’ll get access to AWS’s full marketing muscle—think AWS Marketplace listings and possible shoutouts at AWS re:Invent, one of the biggest tech stages in the world.

Join a Global Community

You won’t go through this alone. You’ll be part of a network of AI innovators from across the globe, collaborating and sharing insights.

Plus, you’ll attend exclusive events with AWS leaders, partners, and investors.

Free Access to AWS re:Invent

As part of the program, you’ll also receive complimentary tickets to AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, where you’ll attend curated events to amplify your brand and meet key players in tech and business.

Who Can Apply and What’s Expected

The program is open to startups from around the world.

It follows a hybrid model—with in-person sessions during the kickoff and finale, and six weeks of virtual programming in between.

To get the full benefit, participating companies should plan to attend both in-person weeks (Seattle and Las Vegas) and fully engage with the virtual components in between.

Key Dates You Need to Know

Applications Open: June 10, 2025
Application Deadline: July 10, 2025
Selection Notifications: Week of September 2, 2025
Cohort Announcement: September 24, 2025
Kickoff Week (Seattle): October 13–17, 2025
Final Week (Las Vegas @ AWS re:Invent): December 1–4, 2025

Ready to Take Your AI Startup to the Next Level?

If you’re building the future of generative or agentic AI, this is your chance to plug into one of the most powerful support networks on the planet.