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AWS Startup Credits for Saudi Startups

Up to $200,000 in AWS Activate credits for Saudi founders — full application, AWS account setup and architecture guidance, delivered remotely by ROSTAN, an AWS Activate Provider.

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AWS Activate is a global program, and Saudi startups are fully eligible. Through ROSTAN Technologies — an AWS Activate Provider — qualifying Saudi startups can access the Portfolio tier of AWS Activate, worth up to $200,000 in credits, rather than the smaller self-apply Founders tier. We prepare and submit the application, help you set up your AWS account, and review your initial architecture so the credits go further.

Support is delivered remotely by our AWS team in India, working to Saudi business hours — a small time-zone gap that keeps handoffs fast. AWS has announced a dedicated Saudi Arabia Region, targeted for December 2026; until it opens, we help you deploy to the nearest live Region today.

AWS Regions serving Saudi Arabia

AWS has announced a new Region in Saudi Arabia (three Availability Zones near Riyadh, part of a $5.3B+ investment), targeted to open by December 2026. Until then, Saudi startups typically deploy to the AWS Middle East (Bahrain) Region (me-south-1) or AWS Middle East (UAE) Region (me-central-1), both close by in the Gulf.

Dedicated Saudi Region coming

AWS's own Saudi Arabia Region is targeted for December 2026 — we'll help you plan for it and migrate when it opens.

Gulf Regions available now

Bahrain (me-south-1) and UAE (me-central-1) give Saudi startups low-latency options in the Gulf today.

Support in your hours

Delivered remotely from India, a short time-zone gap from Saudi Arabia — application help, account setup and architecture review.

Well-Architected from day one

We review your initial setup against AWS Well-Architected principles so your credits fund the right foundation, not rework.

How it works

We keep it simple for Saudi founders: confirm you meet the AWS Activate prerequisites (company under 10 years old, privately held, with an AWS account), then we prepare and submit your Portfolio-tier application, help set up your AWS account, and review your first architecture — all remotely, in your business hours. See the full eligibility checklist on our main AWS Startup Credits page.

Frequently asked questions

Can Saudi startups get AWS Activate credits?
Yes. AWS Activate is a global program and Saudi startups are fully eligible. Applying through ROSTAN as an AWS Activate Provider gives access to the Portfolio tier, worth up to $200,000 in credits, subject to AWS eligibility rules such as company age under 10 years and not being publicly traded.
Is there an AWS Region in Saudi Arabia?
Not yet — AWS has announced a Saudi Arabia Region with three Availability Zones near Riyadh, targeted to open by December 2026. Until then, most Saudi startups use the nearby Bahrain (me-south-1) or UAE (me-central-1) Regions.
Does ROSTAN have an office in Saudi Arabia?
No. ROSTAN delivers AWS Activate support to Saudi startups remotely from India, a short time-zone gap away. There is no local office; the benefit is local-grade help without local consulting rates.
How much do the credits cost, and what does ROSTAN charge?
The AWS Activate credits themselves are provided by AWS at no cost. Contact us for how our application and setup support is structured for Saudi startups — the goal is to get you approved and productive on AWS with minimal friction.
Are the credits in Saudi riyals?
AWS Activate credits are denominated in US dollars and applied against your AWS bill. Your AWS invoices can still be managed in SAR; the credit simply offsets usage up to its value.

Ready to apply from Saudi Arabia?

Start your AWS Activate application through ROSTAN, an AWS Activate Provider. It takes a few minutes, and we handle the rest remotely.

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Not in Saudi Arabia? See our global AWS Startup Credits page.

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