AWS Activate Program for Web3 Startups
AWS
📌About the event
This program bridges the gap between Web3 innovation and enterprise-grade cloud reliability. Whether you are building a Layer-1 blockchain, an AI agent, or a GameFi ecosystem, AWS provides the high-compute power (SageMaker, Bedrock) and global nodes necessary to maintain a decentralized network with centralized performance.
ℹ️ Event Overview
- Category: Web3, Blockchain, AI, and Cloud Infrastructure.
- Organizer: AWS (Amazon Web Services) via DoraHacks.
- Format: Virtual Hackathon / Grant Application.
- Target: Early-stage to growth-stage startups globally.
- Support Pool: $100,000 in total credits.
📅 Crucial 2026 Timeline
- Registration: Open Now.
- Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026 @ 17:30 (IST/UTC based on region).
- Status: Active Application Phase.
🏆 Prize & Credit Structure
Eligible teams receive a package tailored to their infrastructure needs:
- Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 in AWS Credits per team.
- Valid Services: Credits apply to 200+ AWS services, including EC2 (Compute), S3 (Storage), Bedrock (Generative AI), and Lambda (Serverless).
- Technical Perks: Includes AWS Business Support, architecture reviews with Solution Architects, and access to the AWS Partner Network.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the credits, your startup must meet the following:
- Registration: Must be a legally registered company in any country.
- Funding: Must have raised at least $10,000 in external funding (Seed, Angel, VC, or even previous Hackathon prizes).
- AWS Usage: Your current AWS spend must be under $1,000/month.
- Startup Age: Founded within the last 10 years.
🚀 Why Apply via DoraHacks?
Applying through the DoraHacks portal specifically flags your project as a “BUIDL” project. This gives you a dual advantage:
- Priority Review: Direct line to the AWS Web3 Startup team.
- Ecosystem Visibility: Visibility to VCs and partners within the DoraHacks community who are looking for AWS-backed projects.