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Up to $200K cash plus $100K AWS credit; $1,000 AWS Promotional Credit
Amazon AWS InCommunities (Africa) is open to nonprofits across Africa using cloud technology to support their mission. Available support includes the AWS Imagine Grant, the AWS Nonprofit Credit Program with $1,000 in promotional credits, and the Pathfinder award for generative AI projects offering up to $200K in cash plus $100K in AWS credits. The portfolio also includes access to the $50 million Public Sector Generative AI Impact Initiative and Amazon Research Awards for eligible research-focused organizations.
AWS Imagine Grant
Supports nonprofits leveraging cloud tech with funding, AWS credits, and tech assistance.
Pathfinder award
Offers up to $200K cash plus $100K AWS credit for innovative generative AI projects.
AWS Nonprofit Credit Program
Provides access to $1,000 in AWS Promotional Credit, enabling nonprofits to implement cloud-based solutions without upfront investment in physical infrastructure.
Public Sector Generative AI Impact Initiative
A $50 million investment with access to promotional credits, AWS information, use cases, expertise, and training to accelerate generative AI innovation among public sector organizations.
Amazon Research Awards (ARA)
Offers unrestricted funds and AWS Promotional Credits to support research at academic institutions and non-profit organizations.
Cloud technology for nonprofit mission impact
Programs support nonprofits using AWS cloud technology to increase support, expand awareness, and advance mission impact.
Generative AI
The Pathfinder award supports innovative generative AI projects, and the Public Sector Generative AI Impact Initiative accelerates generative AI innovation.
Research
Amazon Research Awards support research at academic institutions and non-profit organizations.
AWS cloud infrastructure access
Mentorship, network, sector expertise
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Applicants should show a clear use case for AWS cloud technology and how it will improve mission delivery. If applying to Pathfinder or other AI-focused support, emphasize the innovation and practical application of the generative AI project. Research-oriented applicants should align their proposal with Amazon Research Awards' stated interest in research connected to Amazon's mission.
2015
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Deploying
Multiple portfolio companies