Incubation / Accelerator
AWS Impact Accelerator
Amazon Web Services
Summary
10-week accelerator for underrepresented founders — $225K in cash and AWS credits.
About
Amazon Web Services runs AWS Impact Accelerator, a Early-stage program (Cohort 2026) running in 2026 over 10 weeks. 10-week accelerator for underrepresented founders — $225K in cash and AWS credits.
Teams work remotely and finish with a demo day alongside mentors, operators, and investors on the fundamentals of building a venture-scale company.
Eligibility
Open to international founders building an early-stage company at the early stage. Selection is competitive — teams are evaluated on founding-team strength, market opportunity, product traction, and long-term ambition. Priority is given to underrepresented founders and impact-driven ventures.
Benefits
- Investment: $225,000
- Equity taken: 0%
- Program length: 10 weeks
- Fully remote — join from anywhere
- Demo day in front of leading VCs and press
- Global alumni network and warm introductions to follow-on investors
- Structured curriculum, workshops, and 1:1 mentorship from operators
- Legal, hiring, and go-to-market support throughout the program
How to apply
Apply online: https://aws.amazon.com/startups/accelerators/
