AWS US University Startup Competition
AWS is excited to announce the launch of the AWS US University Startup Competition. All current university-affiliated entrepreneurs are eligible to apply for the opportunity to win an equity-free cash prize to help fund their ventures. The top 10 finalists will pitch their startups to a panel of investors and AWS Startup Team members at a virtual event, and three winners will be chosen for up to $20,000 in cash prizes and $100,000 in AWS Activate credits. The deadline to submit an application is Nov. 16, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Syracuse University can also earn $5,000 in cash if we’re one of the top three referrers of startups to this competition. All Syracuse student startups that apply are eligible for $1,000 in AWS Activate credits and an AWS gift package.
Prizes:
- 1st place – $20K cash + up to $100K in AWS credits
- 2nd place – $10K cash + up to $100K in AWS credits
- 3rd place – $5K cash + up to $100K in AWS credits
- All startups that apply are eligible for $1,000 in AWS Activate credits and an AWS gift package
Important dates:
- Nov. 16, 2020 (11:59 PM PT) – DEADLINE to apply
- Nov. 30, 2020 – 10 finalists selected
- Dec. 15, 2020 – Final Pitch
Questions? Email aws-us-university-startup-competition@amazon.com