Support bootstrapped startups and the ecosystem with us
The AWS Startup Scout program collaborates with well-networked startup influencers in ASEAN who are excited about creating meaningful impact in the startup community by supporting high-growth potential bootstrapped startups. Through this program, they will help these startups grow their IT infrastructure without the worry of increasing costs by sharing the benefits of the AWS Activate program including credits, training, and support.
Who are we looking for:
- Founder Scouts: CEOs or CTOs who are passionate mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs
- Investor Scouts:
- Members in VCs i.e. Partners, Principals, Associates or Analysts who will refer high-growth potential startups to us but ones that are too early for investing
- Program Directors/Managers in accelerators who will refer high-growth potential startups to us that were not selected for their next cohort
- Angels who will refer startups of their own portfolio and other high-growth potential startups they are keen to support
- Superconnector Scouts: Community or Venture Builders who are passionate about contributing back to their communities
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Access to an exclusive regional network of Startup Influencers including professional community organizers, student leaders, investors, industry experts and Amazonians |
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Invitation to AWS and partner-led Startup events across the region |
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Access to community management training and AWS technical knowledge |
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Portfolio Review to evaluate the performance of select startups |
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Custom AWS Swag and goodies |
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Grants for AWS Training and Certification |
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A Special Welcome Gift | ✓ | |||
Exclusive participation as a VIP or Speaker in selected AWS events | ✓ | |||
Additional Activate Credit Tier for different stage startups | ✓ | |||
Budget and access to industry experts to host startup events in respective cities | ✓ |
* Super Scouts are exemplary in their contribution towards their startup communities. They are individuals who have supported a certain number of startups to receive AWS benefits in a given calendar year and actively host events in collaboration with AWS. They represent the voices of their communities to help us continuously improve our programs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Have a passion for helping startups and contributing to the community
- Have a genuine interest in AWS technology
- Have some connection to aspiring entrepreneurs and the startup community
- Participate in or host an AWS Scouts event at least once every 6 months
- Must support a minimum number of startups in a single calendar year
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Step 1: Register your interest here |
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Step 2: Receive an invite to join our virtual Scout information session to learn more about the program and speak to our team |
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Step 3: If selected, you will receive a welcome box and you can start scouting! |