Anthropic AWS Agentic AI Accelerator

May to September 2026

A Selective Accelerator for Founders Building the Future of Agentic AI

A Selective Accelerator for Founders Building the Future of Agentic AI

A Selective Accelerator for Founders Building the Future of Agentic AI

40 Startups. Anthropic Access. AWS Technical Expertise. Equity-free Credits

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Open to startups from bootstrap through Series A. If you’re unsure whether you’re a fit, apply.

  • Anthropic + AWS

  • 40 Startups

  • Equity-free

  • Credits included

Why This Accelerator

Why This Accelerator

Why This Accelerator

Anthropic Engineering Access

AWS Expert Technical Support

Anthropic Engineering Access

AWS Expert Technical Support

Model and Infrastructure Guidance

A Curated Founder Community

Model and Infrastructure Guidance

A Curated Founder Community

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Who Should Apply

Founders building genuine Agentic AI products

Bootstrapped, angel-funded, pre-seed, seed, pre-Series A or Series A

Teams open to building on or migrating to AWS and Claude

Committed to product quality and execution

Who Should Apply

Founders building genuine Agentic AI products

Bootstrapped, angel-funded, pre-seed, seed, pre-Series A or Series A

Teams open to building on or migrating to AWS and Claude

Committed to product quality and execution

Who This Is Not For

Non-AI Services firms, non-AI agencies, and consulting companies
Non-product startups
Startups not building a genuine Agentic AI product
Series B and beyond

Who This Is Not For

Non-AI Services firms, non-AI agencies, and consulting companies
Non-product startups
Startups not building a genuine Agentic AI product
Series B and beyond

If you’re unsure whether you qualify, apply.

If you’re unsure whether you qualify, apply

What Selected Startups Get

What Selected Startups Get

Credits**

Equity-Free Credits to Build & Scale

  • $50K AWS credits, valid for 12 months

  • $20K Anthropic credits, valid for 6 months

  • 100+ foundation models via Bedrock

Credits**

Equity-Free Credits to Build & Scale

  • $50K AWS credits, valid for 12 months

  • $20K Anthropic credits, valid for 6 months

  • 100+ foundation models via Bedrock

BUILD

End to End Expert-Led Support

  • AWS Solution Architect + Bedrock Specialist

  • Hands-on guidance from Anthropic’s engineers

  • Agent architecture, model selection and infra guidance

BUILD

End to End Expert-Led Support

  • AWS Solution Architect + Bedrock Specialist

  • Hands-on guidance from Anthropic’s engineers

  • Agent architecture, model selection and infra guidance

COMMUNITY

Build for Founders Who Learn by Doing

  • GTM & enterprise sales coaching

  • Peer feedback from cohort

  • Pitch, storytelling & investor readiness support

COMMUNITY

Build for Founders Who Learn by Doing

  • GTM & enterprise sales coaching

  • Peer feedback from cohort

  • Pitch, storytelling & investor readiness support

INVESTOR CONNECTS

Direct Access to VCs That Back Builders

  • Demo Day for selected startups

  • 1:1 VC meetings for top 5 startups

  • Warm intros to top-tier Indian VCs

INVESTOR CONNECTS

Direct Access to VCs That Back Builders

  • Demo Day for selected startups

  • 1:1 VC meetings for top 5 startups

  • Warm intros to top-tier Indian VCs

** The exact disbursement of credits will be shared with selected startups

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Program Timeline

Program Timeline

11 May 2026

Applications
Open

07 June 2026

Applications
Close

June 2026

(Week 3)

Cohort

Announcement

26 June 2026

In-person

Kickoff

(BENGALURU)

July 2026

Mentorship Phase

(VIRTUAL SESSIONS)

September 2026

In-person Investor

Demo Day

Applications Open

11 May 2026

Applications Close

07 June 2026

Cohort Announcement

June 2026 (Week 3)

In-person Kickoff (BENGALURU)

26 June 2026

Mentorship Phase (VIRTUAL SESSIONS)

July 2026

In-person Builder’s Day (BENGALURU)

September 2026

Primarily remote. In-person kickoff and Demo Day in Bengaluru. Virtual sessions require ~2–3 hours per week. To qualify for the second tranche of credits, at least one founder should maintain 80% attendance across sessions and in-person and submit a working prototype.

Primarily remote. In-person kickoff and Demo Day in Bengaluru. Virtual sessions require ~2–3 hours per week. To qualify for the second tranche of credits, at least one founder should maintain 80% attendance across sessions and in-person and submit a working prototype.

Primarily remote. In-person kickoff and Demo Day in Bengaluru. Virtual sessions require ~2–3 hours per week. To qualify for the second tranche of credits, at least one founder should maintain 80% attendance across sessions and in-person and submit a working prototype.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about the Accelerator

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01

Who can apply?

Founders building genuine Agentic AI products. Open to bootstrapped, angel-funded, pre-seed, seed, pre-Series A and Series A startups based in India or GTM in India.

02

Do you take equity?

No. This is an equity-free program.

03

What credits are included?

$50,000 in AWS cloud credits, plus $20,000 in Anthropic credits. Exact details to be shared with selected startups.

04

Can I apply if I’m using another model or cloud provider?

Yes. Startups on other models or platforms are welcome, as long as you’re open to building on AWS.

05

How much time does the program require?

~2–3 hours per week for virtual sessions. Additional time through office hours, 1:1 support, and attending in-person kickoff on 26 June 2026 and demo day in Bengaluru.

06

Is the program remote or in person?

Primarily remote. In-person kickoff in Bengaluru on 26 June 2026 and Investor Demo Day in Bengaluru for selected startups.

07

What happens after the program?

Cohort members retain access to the founder community and AWS startup team support. AWS Credits remain valid for 1 year and Anthropic credits for 6 months. High-performing startups may be considered for follow-on programs and deeper engagement.

40 spots. One cohort. Apply now.

If you’re building a genuine Agentic AI product from India — apply.

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  • Anthropic + AWS

  • 40 startups

  • Equity-free

  • Credits included