Nepali startups to get cloud services worth $5,000 for free under AWS Activate program

Do you have a startup that you are planning to move to the cloud? If yes, we have got some great news for you. Genese Solution is offering free AWS credit worth up to $5,000 under the Amazon Web Services Activate program for Nepali startups. Eligible startups can apply for the program and utilize the credits in upscaling their operations. Let’s learn more about the program including the benefits, eligibility criteria, and ways to apply.

AWS Activate program under Genese Solution

AWS Activate is a program designed for the growth of startups. Under this program, eligible startups will receive free AWS credits, support plan credit, training, and more to scale up their operations. The program is now open for Nepali startups too, courtesy of Genese Solution. In case you don’t know, Genese Solution is the first and only advanced consulting partner for Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Nepal. The company has been promoting cloud computing in Nepal in partnership with AWS for the past two years.

Benefits

• AWS Credits and Discounts

As mentioned earlier, eligible startups will get AWS promotional credits worth up to $5,000. The credit is valid for two years can be used for over 200+ AWS services like Compute, AI, Database, Analytics, IoT, Messaging, Analytics, and more. Similarly, selected startups can also enjoy discounts over different business-management tools such as HubSpot, Zendesk, Sendgrid, and Intuit.

• Training

Similarly, the startups will also get additional $100 credit under the AWS Educate account. This can be useful for first-time users to get familiar with working with AWS and cloud computing in general.

• Support

Genese Solution will help the startup in acquiring the above-mentioned credits and discounts too. Startups will also get a chance to feature on the Startups on Air and participate in AWS events. On top of this, Genese will help the startups with marketing support, discounted advertising services, and other operations as well.

• Additional Services

Selected startups can even opt for a paid support package. This includes AWS Support API, interoperability, and configuration guidance & troubleshooting.

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Genese AWS Activate: Eligibility

The program is for startups that are 2 years old or younger. Also, the startup should not have been backed by any investors, accelerators, or incubators. It also needs to have a valid domain name and a website to be eligible. Also, the participating startup should not have received any kind of platform funding in the past.

Application

Interested startups can apply for the AWS Activate program using the form at Genese Solution. For more information, you can even contact or request a callback from the Program Lead at Genese.

• Mr. Bipin Karki (Startup Program Lead at Genese): 9801-914969