How much AWS credit can a startup get through ROSTAN?

Through ROSTAN, qualifying startups can receive up to $200,000 in AWS Activate credits. The Founders self-apply tier offers up to $5,000 (starting at $1,000). Credits vary based on startup stage and association with an Organization ID.

What are the eligibility requirements for AWS Activate?

Your startup must be less than 10 years old, privately held (not publicly traded), have or create a free AWS account, provide a valid 12-digit AWS Account ID, and must not have previously received credits from the same provider tier.

Does ROSTAN Technologies help with AWS startup credits?

Yes. ROSTAN Technologies provides AWS startup credits support, helping startups apply for AWS Activate credits, including the higher Portfolio tier of up to $200,000 where eligible.

How long does the AWS Activate credit application process take?

Once you submit your application through ROSTAN, our team reviews it within 1-2 business days and initiates the AWS Activate application on your behalf. Credits are typically activated within 5-10 business days after AWS approves the application.

Can Indian startups apply for AWS startup credits?

Yes. AWS Activate is a global program and Indian startups are fully eligible. ROSTAN Technologies specialises in helping startups across India, UAE, USA, UK, and Malaysia apply for and activate AWS Activate credits.

What documents do I need to apply for AWS startup credits?

AWS does not publish a fixed document checklist for Activate. In practice you provide company details rather than certificates: a professional email or AWS Builder ID, your company website, product description, funding stage and year founded, and an AWS account. For the Portfolio tier you also need an Organization ID. Requirements can change, so check current AWS Activate terms.

How much free AWS credit can a DPIIT-recognised startup get?

AWS Activate does not publish a separate DPIIT-based credit amount; amounts depend on the tier, not on government recognition. Founders starts at $1,000 (up to $5,000) for self-funded startups, and Portfolio offers up to $200,000 for pre-Series B startups with an Organization ID. An Indian startup qualifies on the same criteria as any other: founded within 10 years, a working website and no equal or larger prior Activate credits. Check current AWS Activate terms.

How do I apply for AWS Activate credits, step by step?

Create or sign in with an AWS Builder ID, choose Founders or Portfolio (Portfolio needs an Organization ID), enter your product, funding stage and company details, then link or create an AWS account and submit. AWS states you should hear back in about 5-10 business days, and you can track status on the AWS credit application status page. You can apply directly, or use the form above and ROSTAN will prepare the Portfolio application with you.

Can I get more AWS credits later if I already received some?

AWS allows a new Activate application if you still qualify and are requesting more than you previously received; you receive the difference. Portfolio applications must be made within 12 months of your most recent funding date. Check current AWS Activate terms before reapplying.

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In short

AWS Activate gives eligible startups promotional AWS credits: the Founders tier starts at $1,000 (up to $5,000) for self-funded startups, and the Portfolio tier offers up to $200,000 when you apply with an Organization ID (our AWS startup credits support can guide you). You need a company founded in the last 10 years, a pre-Series B stage and a working website; AWS says it replies in about 5-10 business days. AWS terms change, so check current AWS Activate terms before applying.

Before You Apply

AWS Activate Prerequisites

Confirm your startup meets these requirements before submitting your application.

Startup Age < 10 Years

Your company must have been founded less than 10 years ago. AWS Activate is designed for early-stage and growth-stage startups only.

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Not Publicly Traded

Your company must be privately held. Publicly traded companies are not eligible for AWS Activate credits under any tier.

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AWS Account Required

You must have or create a free AWS account at aws.amazon.com. A 12-digit AWS Account ID is mandatory to complete the application.

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12-Digit Account ID

Your AWS Account ID (found in the top-right menu of AWS Console under your account name) must be provided at time of application.

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No Prior Credits (Same Tier)

You cannot have previously received AWS Activate credits from the same provider tier. You may still be eligible through a different tier.

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Credits Available

Up to $5,000 — Founders / Self-apply tier (starts at $1,000)
Up to $200,000 — Through Provider / VC / Accelerator (ROSTAN qualifies)

ROSTAN offers AWS startup credits support

Program Benefits

What You Get Through ROSTAN

Up to $200,000 AWS Credits

Access high-value AWS Activate credits to run EC2 compute, S3 storage, RDS databases, Lambda serverless, and more — at zero upfront cost.

AWS Technical Support

Developer-tier AWS Support plan access, giving you 24/7 system impairment support and AWS Trusted Advisor checks for your account.

ROSTAN Architecture Guidance

Our AWS-certified architects review your cloud architecture, design your VPC, IAM roles, CI/CD pipeline, and help you deploy on AWS correctly from day one.

AWS Training Credits

AWS Activate includes AWS training credits for Skill Builder, giving your team access to hundreds of AWS-certified courses and practice labs.

Cost Optimisation Support

Monthly AWS cost reviews by ROSTAN's cloud team to ensure your credits are used efficiently, with recommendations on Reserved Instances and Savings Plans.

Application Assistance

ROSTAN handles the full AWS Activate application on your behalf — submission, follow-up, and credit activation. We handle all of this for you.

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AWS Activate Application Form

Fill in all required fields. Our team will review and guide you through the credit activation process.

Your details · Step 1 of 2

Takes under a minute. The application questions come next.

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Company Name *

When you continue, we save the details above and may contact you about your AWS credits, even if you do not finish the next step.

Step 2 of 2 · Your application

Contact Role

Your job title for this application

Designation / Job Title *

AWS Account Details

Your current AWS usage and account information

Do you have an existing AWS Account? *

Yes, I have an AWS account

No, I need to create one

Current Monthly AWS Spend *

Have you previously received AWS Activate credits? *

Yes

If you received credits from a different tier (e.g. Founders), you may still be eligible through the Provider tier.

Documents Checklist

Let us know which documents you already have ready — this helps us process your application faster

Why do we ask? AWS Activate applications require supporting documents. Knowing what you have ready helps ROSTAN prepare your application without delays. All options are acceptable — we can help you arrange missing documents.

Document	Status	Notes / Help
Certificate of Incorporation (COI/CIN)		Issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Required to verify company registration.
Company PAN Card India only		Permanent Account Number of the company (not individual PAN).
GST Registration Certificate India only		GSTIN certificate. Required if your company is GST registered.
MSME / Udyam Registration India only		Registered on udyamregistration.gov.in. Strongly recommended — speeds up AWS India review.
DPIIT / Startup India Recognition India only		Certificate from startupindia.gov.in. Preferred by AWS for Indian startups.
Pitch Deck / Business Plan		5–15 slides covering product, team, market, and AWS usage plan.
Company Bank Account Proof		Cancelled cheque or bank statement showing company name. Needed for credit disbursement.
Proof of Funding / Investment Letter		Term sheet, investment letter, or cap table. Required only if your startup has raised external funding.

No document is mandatory at this stage. Outside India, select "Not Applicable" for anything badged India only — ROSTAN will guide you on what to arrange after reviewing your application.

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AWS Startup Credits by Country

AWS Activate is global. Pick your country for local AWS Region guidance, eligibility notes and answers — all applications go through the same ROSTAN process.

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