AWS Generative AI Accelerator Program 2025

A global 8-week hybrid program supporting generative and agentic AI startups to prove what’s possible. Success takes a lot more than just having a great business idea and the hustle to make it real. It also requires the right technology tools, expert advice, and a supportive community along the way. 

• Table of Content
• About Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• AWS Generative AI Accelerator Program
• Aim and Benefits of AWS Generative AI Accelerator Program
• Requirements for AWS Generative AI Accelerator Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for AWS Generative AI Accelerator Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—are using AWS to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster.

AWS Generative AI Accelerator Program

Aim and Benefits of AWS Generative AI Accelerator 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.

Requirements for AWS Generative AI Accelerator Program Qualification

• This is a global program and AWS accept applications from companies from most countries around the world
• 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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for AWS Generative AI Accelerator Program

Application Timeline:

• Application window: June 10 – July 10, 2025
• Notifications: Week of Sept 2

Program Schedule:

• Cohort announcement: September 24, 2025
• First week in Seattle: Oct 13 – Oct 17, 2025
• Final week at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas: December 1 – 4, 2025

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit AWS Program webpage