AWS Education Accelerator
A 10-week program to equip EdTech founders with the support and mentorship they need to bring innovative education solutions to market by leveraging the power of data, analytics, AI/ML and the cloud.
Accelerate your startup in 10 weeks
Whether you’re an early-stage builder or seasoned entrepreneur, the AWS Education Accelerator provides a unique opportunity for EdTech startups to receive business and technical guidance from industry experts, and accelerate their go-to-market strategy to reach new customers in primary, secondary, higher education, and workforce education markets.
Benefits from day one*
*Startups must also qualify for the AWS Activate credit program.
Up to $100,000 AWS computing credits for every qualifying startup in the program
Cohort participants will receive up to $100,000 in AWS computing credits* all for zero equity in return.
Technical deep dives
Learn from AWS technical experts and in-depth reviews of your EdTech solution to optimize around emerging technologies and evolving business practices.
Tailored training
Hands-on workshops, roundtable discussions, and inspirational leadership chats. Benefit from curriculum tailored to EdTech startups, your go-to-market goals and business needs.
Your extended team
Learn from experts behind some of the biggest EdTech startups in the world. Our expert advisory support team includes executives, former founders, and leaders across AWS—all committed to your startup’s continued growth.
Demo day
Upon completion of the 10-week program, you'll pitch to the education community—including customers, investors, and press—to raise awareness for your EdTech startup.
Join the community
Tap into our alumni and investor network for mentorship, industry insights, and best practices. Capitalize on connections and peer support that extend long after the program.
Application timeline
Applications open
October 10 - November 17, 2023
"Ask Me Anything" Virtual information session
October 19, 2023
Cohort announced
January 2024
Programs runs
January 9, 2024 - March 15, 2024
Program Schedule
Kick-off
In-person - Amazon HQ in Seattle, WA
January 9, 2024 – January 11, 2024
Virtual weeks
Virtual
January 15, 2024 - March 8, 2024
Demo Day
Virtual
*March 14, 2024
Frequently asked questions
As education continues to evolve, data-driven decision making is a powerful strategy to transform teaching and learning practices and unlock new opportunities for student success. For startups, this represents an opportunity to change the trajectory of education through the thoughtful and equitable use of data and artificial intelligence to power solutions and solve some of education’s greatest challenges.
The AWS Education Accelerator is a new 10-week immersive program open to education startups globally. The program covers impactful trends, best practices, and tools and services to accelerate your growth in the United States. The inaugural cohort of startups will focus on companies whose technology solutions use data in equitable ways to accelerate innovation, drive decision-making and improve educational outcomes.
A virtual “Ask Me Anything” information session was held on October 19th. View an on-demand recording of this webinar to learn more about program eligibility, benefits, best practices, and how to apply.
The AWS Education Accelerator is designed for global founders who are the CEO and/or CTO of an innovative EdTech startup, founded in the last 10 years. The program targets startups with a fully-developed MVP or launched product. We welcome startups in the early stages of exploring go-to-market opportunities, and also startups with existing education customers. The AWS Education Accelerator is open to startups globally, excluding startups located in China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia or Syria. While the program is open to startups from around the world, programming will be offered in English only.
The AWS Education Accelerator is a hybrid program. The program kick-off during the first week will be an in-person event, while the remaining weeks and EdTech Demo Day will be virtual. The program kick-off will be hosted at Amazon’s Seattle HQ, where participants will hear from Amazon leaders, set goals for the accelerator with their AWS mentors, and network with their accelerator cohort. The following weeks, participants will convene virtually for a variety of curated learning topics, along with weekly mentor check-ins and one-on-one expert guidance discussions. The program will culminate with a virtual EdTech Demo Day for participating startups to showcase their solutions to education customers. The demo day will be hosted in collaboration with OMNIA Partners, an experienced cooperative purchasing organization dedicated to public sector procurement with over 86,000 K12, higher education, and government participants nationwide. Please note to the extent the program includes any in-person trainings, workshops, or other events, you must attend and arrange and pay for your own travel and accommodations.
Applications open on October 10, 2023 and close on November 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET.