AWS Activate Provider
Conduit helps early-stage startups accelerate AWS adoption. Accepted startups receive AWS Activate credits as part of their onboarding value, plus hands-on support to get cloud-ready.
What startups receive
- AWS Activate credits as part of onboarding value
- Hands-on cloud adoption and AWS environment readiness
- Strategy and product-execution support
- Infrastructure and security-readiness guidance
- Go-to-market (GTM) support tied to technical milestones
What Activate credits are used for
At a high level, credits help startups get onto AWS reliably during onboarding.
Cloud setup & readiness
Standing up an early AWS environment with sensible defaults.
Technical validation
Onboarding support to validate the architecture and stack.
Reliable deployment
Deployment practices and monitoring readiness from the start.
Onboarding & validation workflow
Application reviewed
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Acceptance & kickoff
Accepted startups begin onboarding with a kickoff session.
Baseline AWS readiness assessment
We assess the current environment and readiness gaps.
Architecture & security alignment
We align on architecture patterns and security fundamentals.
Execution support
Hands-on support through early milestones during the onboarding period.
How Conduit supports startups after credits are issued
Hands-on technical reviews
Architecture reviews, CI/CD guidance, and monitoring reliability.
Security & scalability readiness
Support to keep the platform secure and ready to scale.
Product & GTM execution
Go-to-market execution support tied to technical readiness.
Security & compliance posture
We help startups adopt SOC 2 readiness practices, secure authentication, encryption best practices, and scalable compliance patterns during onboarding. Conduit does not claim SOC 2 certification — our focus is readiness.
Read our Security & Compliance Readiness pageProgram outcomes & milestones
- 01First commit and early execution-plan clarity
- 02AWS-ready infrastructure and reliable deployment
- 03Security readiness improvements (auth, encryption, access-control patterns)
- 04Progress toward early traction (first revenue or measurable adoption)
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible?
Early-stage AI and technology startups that are onboarding onto AWS and want hands-on adoption and readiness support as part of their engagement with Conduit.
How does Conduit validate AWS readiness during onboarding?
We run a baseline AWS readiness assessment, then align on architecture and security patterns before supporting execution through early milestones.
What support is included alongside credits?
Hands-on technical reviews, security and scalability readiness guidance, and product plus go-to-market execution support tied to technical readiness.
How long does onboarding take?
Onboarding happens during the early onboarding period and varies by startup depending on the state of the existing environment and team.
How do you measure progress?
Through concrete milestones such as AWS-ready infrastructure, security readiness improvements, and progress toward early traction like first revenue or measurable adoption.