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AWS Generative AI Accelerator

Equity-free, remote, up to $1M in AWS credits for 40 generative-AI startups a year.

Invests

$0 + up to $1M credits

Takes

Equity-free

Length

8 weeks

Where

Global (remote)

The deal

No investment and no equity. Up to $1,000,000 in AWS credits plus mentorship.

An 8-week, global, remote program for early-stage generative-AI companies: technical mentorship from AWS and partner teams, go-to-market and fundraising sessions, and a showcase at re:Invent. Credits are the headline — up to $1M per company.

Invests: $0 + up to $1M credits
Takes: Equity-free
Length: 8 weeks
Format: Remote
Based in: Seattle, US
Runs in: Global (remote)
Stage: Early stage with a product
Focus: Generative AI: models, agents, infra, applications
Cohorts: One global cohort a year (2026 applications closed Jul 10)
Acceptance: 40 companies from thousands of applicants
Perks: Up to $1M AWS credits; re:Invent showcase

Notable alumni and portfolio

Many 2024–2025 cohort companies have raised seed/Series A

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Terms as published by the program; verified October 2026. Programs change their deal every year, the apply page is the source of truth.

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✓Warm Paths to Investors
✓Investor Pipeline Manager
✓AI Angels Contact Info
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