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AWS Activate is a program designed to provide startups with free tools, resources, technical support, and AWS credits to help them grow and build on AWS.
Last Modified: August 29, 2025

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Key Features
- AWS startup support program.
- Provides credits, training, and support.
- Access to architecture guidance.
- Integration with AWS partner network.
Common Use Cases
- Providing AWS credits and resources to startups
- Onboarding early-stage companies to AWS services
- Accessing business and technical support for growth
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