Deadline: 13-May-22
Do you have game-changing ambitions for your startup? If yes, then AWS wants to hear from you.
Combining the power of Amazon and AWS technology, they are helping Black founders accelerate their cloud-based business for serious scaling. Let’s build a more diverse cloud for a more diverse world together.
Benefits
- $225,000 for every qualifying startup in the program: They increased your runway with a $125,000 cash grant and $100,000 in AWS Activate credits – all for zero equity in return.
- Turbocharged technology: Leverage the AWS tech stack, the same backbone powering innovative, industry-leading businesses around the world, to accelerate beyond what you were told was possible.
- Tailored training: Hands-on workshops, roundtable discussions, tech deep dives, and inspirational leadership chats. Benefit from curriculum tailored to your startup’s goals, specific technology, and business needs.
- Your extended team: Learn from experts behind some of the biggest tech unicorns in the world. The all-star advisory support team includes executives, former founders, and leaders across AWS – all committed to your startup’s continued growth.
- AWS+Amazon: Benefit from the best of both companies. From Alexa, to Game Tech, to Fintech, eCommerce, Music, and others – no matter your technology or industry, they have got you covered!
- Join the community: Tap into their alumni and investor network for mentorship, industry insights, and best practices. Capitalize on connections and peer support that extend long after the program.
What can you expect to achieve after the program?
Their ultimate goal is for founders to leave the program ready to pitch, raise funds or get into a seed-stage tech-focused accelerator program, and fast-track their business. Following the eight-weeks, you’ll continue to have access to tools, resources, go-to-market solutions, AWS leaders, and program alumni who will help you scale your startup long-term. Additionally, you’ll have cash and credits to further extend your runway.
What do you need to participate in the program?
Beyond onboarding week (Week 1) and graduation week (Week 8), this is a virtual program. All you’ll need is a computer with a web camera and a reliable internet connection. Onboarding and graduation weeks will be held in-person (pending CDC guidelines around COVID-19) at their AWS offices. Travel accommodations are covered for the CEO and CTO of startups admitted to the accelerator.
Eligibility Criteria
- AWS Impact Accelerator for Black Founders is designed for U.S.-based Black founders who are the CEO and/or CTO of an innovative tech or tech-enabled startup.
- They are talking pre-seed startups with a solution already built and underway.
- The program is industry and vertical agnostic, and they welcome both technical and non-technical founders who are leveraging cloud technologies or plan to.
- If you’ve got game-changing ambitions, they encourage you to apply.
For more information, visit https://aws-startup-lofts.com/amer/program/accelerators/black-founders
