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*Startups must also qualify for the AWS Activate credit program.
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.
8 weeks of advanced expertise
Learn from a curated and seasoned network of experts from AWS and industry leaders from top AI companies.
Think of us as your hands-on advisors
Receive dedicated and personalized guidance from go-to-market, and technical mentors matched to your industry vertical and technical needs.
Go-to-market opportunities
Tap into AWS go-to-market support, including AWS Marketplace and exposure opportunities at AWS re:Invent
A community of innovators
Join a global community of innovators for cross-border collaboration. Plus attend exclusive networking events with AWS executives, AWS Partners, and top tier investors.
Complimentary tickets 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.
Applying to the Generative AI Accelerator? Watch our quick video guide to understand what we seek in applicants, learn how to position your startup and AI solution, and get tips for standing out in the selection process. In just minutes, you’ll have the insights to confidently complete your application.
June 10 - July 10, 2025
Week of Sept 2
September 24, 2025
Oct 13 - Oct 17, 2025
December 1 - 4, 2025
Interested startups should submit their application during the application window open June 10 - July 10. Applicants must complete all required fields for the application to be valid. Finalists will be invited to participate in a virtual interview. All applicants will be notified of their status by September 2, 2025.
Applications are evaluated based on a variety of factors, including founding team experience, clear industry use cases and target market, product maturity, evidence of traction, team composition, and breadth of generative and agentic AIskills (e.g., ML engineers, data scientists). We are particularly interested in applicants who are exploring fine-tuning open-source models, pre-training foundation models (FM), or providing critical services in the emerging generative AI tech stack that surround the FM with data preparation, model monitoring, infrastructure provisioning, and more.
This is a global program and we accept applications from companies from most countries around the world. See program terms and conditions for details.
The program is hybrid with in-person participation during the kickoff and closing weeks of the program, and a virtual 6-week program in between. Companies accepted into the program are requested to attend the in-person weeks and participate virtually in all virtual week programming.
As part of the global cohort, you will participate in the kickoff and closing weeks together in-person. During the virtual weeks, you will participate in a virtual version of the accelerator, with learning topics covering building generative AI applications, evaluating models, data strategy and preparation, deployment, pricing, and more. Founders are welcome to continue to engage virtually on our Slack community during the program, and we will host virtual community events to foster relationships throughout the program.