# AWS Startup Loft Accelerator

> An AWS-operated accelerator launched in 2021 for early-stage startups in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Its original 10-week virtual, equity-free format combines personalized technical and business mentoring, founder community access and eligibility for AWS Activate benefits. Later sector-specific collaborations include cybersecurity cohorts with CrowdStrike.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** Seattle, United States
- **Products:** AWS Startup Loft Accelerator, AWS Activate access, AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator
- **Notable:** AWS reported over 275 startups supported in its first-year anniversary announcement in November 2022., AWS reported more than 2,400 applications and a network of more than 100 venture capitalists in November 2022., A cybersecurity collaboration with CrowdStrike was announced in September 2023.

## Products & services

- **AWS Startup Loft Accelerator** — Original 10-week virtual, equity-free EMEA program with personalized technical and business content, mentoring and peer sessions.
- **AWS Activate access** — Eligible original participants could apply for up to $25,000 in AWS service credits and a one-year Business Support subscription valued up to $5,000; these are historical program terms.
- **AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator** — Sector-specific collaboration announced as part of the Loft Accelerator, offering customized mentorship, technical expertise and partnership opportunities.

## Achievements

- AWS reported over 275 startups supported in its first-year anniversary announcement in November 2022.
- AWS reported more than 2,400 applications and a network of more than 100 venture capitalists in November 2022.
- A cybersecurity collaboration with CrowdStrike was announced in September 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2025-02** — The later AWS and CrowdStrike cybersecurity collaboration selected 36 startups for an eight-week program with NVIDIA Inception.
- **2025-05** — Terra Security won the later AWS and CrowdStrike cybersecurity accelerator at RSA Conference 2025.
- **2025-05** — The AWS Summit Hong Kong agenda included an ArborChat session on growth through the Startup Loft Accelerator.

## Links

- Website: http://www.aws-startup-lofts.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aws-startup-loft-accelerator/

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