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AWS Startup Challenge

Harnessing AI and Cloud Computing to Combat Climate Change

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Harnessing AI and Cloud Computing to Combat Climate Change

Why Apply?

AWS is the world's most comprehensive cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from global data centers. Millions of customers—from fast-growing startups to enterprises and government agencies—trust AWS to reduce costs, increase agility, and accelerate innovation.

The Compute for Climate Fellowship, launched in 2023 by IRCAI (under UNESCO) and AWS, is a global R&D funding program empowering climate tech startups to harness advanced cloud computing and AI in the fight against climate change.

  • Compute for Climate Fellowship

    The Compute for Climate Fellowship is a global R&D funding program that empowers climate tech startups to leverage advanced cloud computing and AI in the fight against climate change.

Who can apply?

  • Selection Criteria

    ★ Company must be privately held and founded within last 10 years

    ★ Must have technical team capable of building with advanced cloud computing

    ★ Proposal must incorporate innovative use of advanced computing services:

      1. AI/ML and Generative AI
      2. High-Performance Computing
      3. Autonomous Computing
      4. Spatial Computing
      5. Simulation Technologies
      6. Quantum Computing
      7. Time series data analytics

Timeline

March 14
Challenge Opens

April 21
Challenge Closes

May 9
Selected Startups Announced

June 11 - 14
VivaTech Paris 2025

Benefits

  • Expert guidance from IRCAI and AWS mentors

    Direct mentorship from industry leaders and technical experts who will help refine your solution and business strategy

  • Media and visibility opportunities, including showcase across United Nations and international bodies

    Gain global exposure for your innovation through high-profile platforms and connect with influential stakeholders in the climate tech ecosystem

  • 4-day passes to VivaTech

    Get free access to VivaTech 2025, join AWS VIP events and meet with AWS Executives

  • AWS credits up to $200k per startup & 3-month PoC build period with personalized support

    Unlock powerful cloud resources with substantial AWS credits to build and scale your solution & get dedicated time to develop your proof-of-concept with tailored technical assistance and milestone guidance

  • Access to advanced computing services

    Leverage cutting-edge AWS technologies including high-performance computing, machine learning, and AI tools
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