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AWS Start-up Challenge

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for the most promising start-ups that leverage the AWS cloud computing infrastructure. Start-ups worldwide can compete for the grand prize of $50,000 in cash, $50,000 in AWS services, and more.

Group type: Podium
Focus: Business Plans
Organizer: Company
Industries: Biotech, Cleantech, Computing, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Gaming, Information Technology, Internet, Media, Mobile, Retail
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: http://aws.amazon.com/startupchallenge/

ABOUT US

The 2011 AWS Start-Up Challenge is now closed. We will be posting the regional semi-finalists and finalists on our AWS blog (http://aws.typepad.com/) and on the AWS website in early November.

About the AWS Start-up Challenge:
This annual contest, launched in 2007, is a way for promising start-ups to get noticed and compete for an opportunity to win up to $100,000 in cash and AWS credits. Eligible start-ups that are using the AWS cloud computing platform can submit an entry into the contest which describes their business plan and use of AWS paid services.

We will select 15 regional semi-finalists: 5 each from the Americas, Asia Pacific (including Japan), and EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), respectively, who will each receive $2,500 in AWS credits. From these, we will select a minimum of 6 finalists to be awarded a package of $10,000 in AWS credits and a trip to Palo Alto to attend the final round of judging. Then, after a day of meetings with our judges, we will announce one grand prize winner at a public event of start-ups and investors. The winner will receive a package that includes $50,000 in cash and $50,000 in AWS credits.

Questions? Follow @AWSstartups or email AWSstartups at amazon dot com

COMMENTS (122)

  • John Best John Best wrote (3 months ago):

    Congrats to the Fantasy Shopper team, flying the flag for Blighty.
    Thanks to everyone involved, Rodica especially. We'll see you again next year with more features, and traction.

  • John Best John Best wrote (3 months ago):

    Can't be too much longer now!

  • John Best John Best wrote (4 months ago):

    Hopefully relevant - http://www.techstars.com/cloud/ . I know AWS and techstars have a working relationship.

  • Shang Jung Hou Shang Jung Hou wrote (4 months ago):

    We use AWS service, it is cool and easy to use. thank you!

  • Max K. Max K. wrote (4 months ago):

    Rodica, appreciate your mention!