Amazon

Amazon

Amazon, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, is the world's largest e-commerce and cloud computing company. Through Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon Marketplace, and multiple startup-focused initiatives, Amazon provides significant support to the global startup ecosystem — including a strong focus on India.

Startup Programs

• AWS Activate: Amazon's flagship startup program offering cloud credits ($1,000–$100,000+), technical support, and training for early-stage companies. Startups can apply directly or through authorized accelerator partners
• Amazon Launchpad: A marketplace program helping startups launch and scale consumer products on Amazon, providing merchandising support and visibility to Amazon's massive customer base
• Amazon Smbhav: Annual event celebrating Indian MSME and startup success, with knowledge sessions and ecosystem networking
• Alexa Fund: Investment arm funding startups building voice-first and conversational AI products
• Amazon Accelerator (India): Programs for Indian SMEs and startups to build supply, technology, and marketplace businesses on Amazon's India platform

Who Should Apply

Cloud-native startups across any sector (for AWS Activate), consumer product startups (for Amazon Launchpad), and voice/AI companies (for Alexa Fund). AWS Activate is one of the most universally accessible and valuable startup programs globally.