The AWS Startup Loft Accelerator calls on early-stage startups in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This program operates without equity requirements and provides comprehensive support in technology, product development, go-to-market strategies, and preparing startups for funding opportunities. By participating in this accelerator, startups gain access to valuable resources and expertise to enhance their technical capabilities, develop effective market strategies, and become funding-ready. Don’t miss this opportunity to propel your startup’s growth in the EMEA region
About The AWS Startup Loft Accelerator program
The AWS Startup Loft Accelerator is a 10-week virtual program specifically designed for early-stage startups that are leveraging cloud-based technologies. The program aims to help these startups fully utilize the resources and benefits provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Through the AWS Startup Loft Accelerator program, participating startups gain access to various AWS tech resources, allowing them to enhance their technological capabilities and infrastructure. Additionally, they receive valuable guidance and validation from industry leaders, which helps them refine their business strategies and offerings. AWS Startup Loft Accelerator connects startups with potential investors. This helps them secure funding and support for their growth and development.
The program is structured around four essential pillars: Technology, Product, Go-to-market, and Funding. These pillars cover crucial aspects that are instrumental to a startup’s success in its early stages. the AWS Startup Loft Accelerator program is flexible and customizable, allowing each startup to tailor their experience based on their specific needs and goals. By placing the entrepreneur at the center, the program empowers startups to create their own personalized program using the available resources, sessions, and content provided by the AWS Startup Loft Accelerator.
Eligibility
The AWS Startup Loft Accelerator program has specific eligibility criteria for participating startups. Here are the key requirements:
- The program is intended for startups in the earliest stages of their product or solution.
Startups should have already started building a working prototype or have a proof of concept in progress. - Participants must be fully committed to their startup and be actively working on its development. This means that founders and team members should be dedicated to working on the startup full-time during the program.
- Though the program is open to startups from various industries and verticals, all participating companies should have plans to run their infrastructure on the cloud, particularly on AWS. This ensures that the program can provide the most relevant support and resources to optimize the use of AWS technology.
- Country: The program is currently open to all startups who are located in the following countries; Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palestine (West Bank and Gaza Strip), Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Benefit
- Virtual and custom-made
AWS Startup Loft Accelerator is a 10-week program Startups have the flexibility to build their own agenda, allowing them to focus on the specific areas that are most relevant to their business. There are no mandatory sessions, demo days, or application deadlines, giving startups the freedom to tailor the program to their needs. - Global network
By joining the AWS Startup Loft Accelerator, startups gain access to a global network of industry leaders, technology experts, serial entrepreneurs, investors, startup organizations, advisors, and partners. This network provides valuable connections and opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and growth. - Technology fast-track
AWS Startup Loft Accelerator program offers technical resources and guidance to accelerate the growth of startups’ technical teams. This includes deep dives into technical topics, round table discussions on common CTO challenges, and insights on various aspects such as recruiting, managing engineering teams, building minimum viable products, and designing cloud architectures - Business boost
AWS Startup Loft Accelerator helps provides hands-on workshops and use cases to help startups become funding-ready. Startups receive support in validating and perfecting their go-to-market strategies, pitch decks, and storytelling techniques, enabling them to effectively communicate their value proposition to investors and customers. - Alumni community
AWS Startup Loft Accelerator community brings together all program membersParticipating startups become part of the AWS Startup Loft Accelerator community, which includes both current members and alumni founders. This community serves as an open space for ongoing learning, collaboration, and support, even after the program has ended. - Up to $25k* in AWS Activate credits
Every startup participating in the program is eligible to join the AWS Activate program, which provides up to $25,000* in AWS Activate credits. These credits can be used to access AWS services, receive one year of AWS Business Support subscription, access self-paced labs, and take advantage of exclusive member-only offers.
Program details
- The AWS Startup Loft Accelerator program is conducted entirely in a virtual format, allowing participants to engage from anywhere in the world. The AWS Startup team, located across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, provides additional resources with a regional focus as needed.
- The program offers a diverse range of content through a catalog of curated resources. These include technical deep-dive workshops, round table discussions with investors and professional advisors, fireside chats with successful founders, and networking events. All of these sessions are conducted virtually and are exclusively available for AWS Startup Loft Accelerator participants.
- When you complete the program, startups become part of the AWS Startup Loft Accelerator alumni community. This community consists of program graduates who can continue to benefit from various opportunities. Alumni can share knowledge, network with other graduates, and seek advice from the community. They will also retain access to the program’s agenda and have the ability to participate in future sessions.
- The AWS Startup team remains available to support alumni companies as they grow. This support includes connecting them to potential investors and, where relevant, facilitating access to AWS go-to-market programs such as AWS Marketplace and APN (AWS Partner Network).
To apply
To apply for the register and fill out the form appropriately.
Read the terms and conditions of the program.
Overview
Types of opportunity: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Worth: $5k to $25k
Open to: All
Duration: 10 weeks
Location: Virtual
Organizer: SCALE
Country: Global
Inquiry
For questions email aws-startup-loft-accelerator@amazon.com
For more information visit AWS Startup Loft Accelerator
