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, so apply using our unique link. 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