AWS B2B SaaS Accelerator for startups
Startups across the UK and Ireland are invited to apply and participate in the four-week programme that will give access to AWS cloud technology and credits, as well as mentorship, training, connections, and the technical guidance necessary to build both innovative solutions in the cloud, and successful companies.
The SaaS market is estimated reach $12.66 billion dollars in 2023 and is expected to continue to experience exponential growth. Cloud is at the heart of SaaS technologies, and AWS is known for helping startups build, scale, and grow over the last 15 years. AWS has supported startups such as Coinbase, Deliveroo, Klarna, Monzo, and Stripe by giving them access to the same technology as major enterprises. This has provided the opportunity to take on big challenges and build sustainable businesses that have the ability to impact, compete, and grow in their markets.
The new AWS B2B SaaS Accelerator will focus on categories that include Cyber Security, AI & Big Data, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Sustainability and ClimateTech, E-commerce, Developer Tools, Financial Services and Insurance, Media and MarTech – which are seeing significant investment from VCs, and have the potential to drive innovation and transformation across a range of verticals. To be selected, companies will need to show market visibility, existing traction, and use of AWS services.
The judging panel selecting the cohort includes AlbionVC, Atomico, and Seedcamp. Successful applicants to the programme will be invited to a demo day, where they will present to the judging panel, and the winners will be announced.
Tricia Troth, Head of Startups UK & Ireland, Amazon Web Services said: “The UK tech industry is full of potential. In 2022, data from the Digital Economy Council showed that fast-growing UK tech companies have continued to raise funds at near-record levels (£24 billion). The AWS B2B SaaS Accelerator aims to accelerate the growth of b2b SaaS businesses, by offering startups access to the latest cloud technologies, AWS service credits, as well as business support and mentorship.
"Selected startups will also be able to build their network through access to a wider community of VCs and industry partners through the AWS startup ecosystem. We invite startups from the UK and Ireland at any level across Cyber Security, AI and Big Data, Developer Tools, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Sustainability and Climate Tech, E-commerce, Financial Services and Insurance, Media and Martech to apply.”
Startups can apply from Monday 6th March 2023 here.
