Deadline: 28-Feb-23
AWS is launching AWS Startup Ramp in France to accelerate the development of early-stage startups in the public sector.
This public sector tailored program will support startups in developing new products and services in government technology, healthcare, sustainability, smart cities, space technology, and more. AWS Startup Ramp provides technical mentoring, business development, marketing, networking support, and access to public sector-specific content to help the startups better understand public sector processes, such as preparing lengthy custom proposals and meeting intensive security requirements with vertical-specific certifications.
The program helps startups build and scale innovative solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Navigating the public sector is no simple task, and you shouldn’t do it alone. The program offers you the tools and resources needed to overcome challenges and give your startup a head start.
Now more than ever, public sector organizations are looking at the startup community for disruptive innovation. With the AWS Public Sector Startup Ramp, you can efficiently scale your startup and accelerate your journey in the public sector.
Benefits
- Technical training: As an AWS Public Sector Startup Ramp member, you will have access to numerous technical training opportunities to support you in strengthening your AWS-based business. Resources include webcasts, technical training sessions, and industry expert-led presentations.
- AWS Promotional Credit: AWS Promotional Credit may help cover costs associated with eligible AWS services. It is a short-term, finite tool that may fuel your long-term success. For more information about eligible AWS services, visit this webpage.
- Access to the startup community: AWS has a robust public sector startup community. Get access to like-minded founders, investors, and customers to propel your startup.
- Select marketing opportunities: There are a number of select collaborative marketing opportunities you can take advantage of as an AWS Public Sector Startup Ramp member. As you establish and grow your business, you have opportunities to participate in webinars, case studies, blog posts, sponsorships, and more.
- Mentorship: Benefit from collaboration and conversation between experienced industry leaders and public sector startups. Providing opportunities for mentorship has a long tradition of success at AWS, and they want to extend that success to their AWS Public Sector Startup Ramp members.
- Live or virtual events and networking: AWS Public Sector Startup Ramp live or virtual events bring members of the community together in an informative and social environment to foster networking and collaboration. Currently, the team hosts meetups, AWS Public Sector Startup Ramp Pitch Days, and receptions for community members. AWS Public Sector Startup Ramp provides many opportunities to network with investors, customers, mentors, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts from around the world.
Criteria
AWS Startup Ramp will support startups in their earliest stages of development. To qualify, startups have to be founded within the last 10 years, have less than $10M in annual revenue, and plan to serve public sector customers. Startups building solutions in civic and government technology, smart cities, healthcare, sustainability, security, and space technology, are encouraged to apply to the program.
For more information, visit https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/startups/call-for-applications-aws-launches-new-startup-program-to-support-growth-and-innovation-of-french-public-sector-startups-2/