AWS Funding Programs That Can Lower Your Cloud Investment
AWS offers funding, credits, and incentives for businesses moving to the cloud, modernizing applications, or adopting AI. Entvas helps you find the right programs and navigate the process from start to finish.
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AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)
Moving Your Business to the Cloud
If your business still relies on on-premise servers, co-location, or aging data centers, you may be eligible for funding that covers a significant portion of your migration costs. MAP supports migrations and modernizations of any workload size across every phase of the journey — assess, mobilize, migrate, and modernize.
Who This Is For
Mid-size to enterprise businesses running critical applications on physical servers or private data centers that want to reduce infrastructure costs, improve reliability, and gain the flexibility of the cloud. Generally suited for organizations with 40+ VMs or significant on-premise workloads.
Potential Benefits
- AWS credits or partner investments to offset one-time migration expenses (labor, training, parallel environments)
- Three-phase structure: Assess, Mobilize, and Migrate & Modernize — with funding available at each stage
- Access to AWS-certified migration tooling and best practices
- Funding scales with deal size — larger migrations may receive proportionally more support
- Now includes funding for generative AI features built as part of modernizing workloads
Without Funding
A full cloud migration typically costs $150K–$500K+ when funded entirely out of pocket, including assessment, planning, execution, and post-migration optimization.
With Funding
Qualifying businesses may receive AWS credits and partner investments that significantly offset migration costs. Funding scales with project size and is available at each phase of the journey. Exact amounts are determined by AWS based on your specific project scope.
How Entvas Helps
As an AWS Select Partner, Entvas guides you through the entire migration journey — from building a business case and applying for funding to executing the migration itself. We handle the technical complexity so your team can stay focused on the business.
AWS Partner Proof of Concept (PoC) Program
Test Before You Commit
Not ready for a full migration? AWS offers Proof of Concept funding to help businesses validate specific workloads on AWS before making a larger commitment. It's designed to share early-stage risk while you test whether AWS is the right fit for your needs.
Who This Is For
Businesses considering a move to AWS but wanting to validate their approach with a small-scale project first. Ideal for testing a new architecture, migrating a single application, or evaluating specific AWS services before committing to a full migration.
Potential Benefits
- Up to $25,000 in AWS credits (up to 10% of expected year-one spend, capped at $25K)
- Credits cover core services: compute (EC2, Lambda), storage (S3), databases (RDS, DynamoDB), and AI/ML
- Low-risk way to validate cloud strategy before investing in full migration
- Can precede a larger MAP engagement if the PoC is successful
- Must be conducted through a validated AWS Partner like Entvas
Without Funding
Running a proof of concept out of pocket typically costs $10K–$50K in infrastructure, engineering time, and opportunity cost — and many businesses skip this step entirely.
With Funding
Qualifying businesses receive up to $25K in AWS credits to fund their PoC, significantly lowering the barrier to testing cloud migration or new architectures. Subject to AWS approval.
How Entvas Helps
Entvas helps you scope the right proof of concept, apply for PoC funding, and execute the project end-to-end. We ensure your PoC is designed to answer the questions that matter most for your business — not just a technical demo, but a meaningful validation of your cloud strategy.
AWS Activate / ISV Accelerate
Building Your First Cloud-Native Application
Launching a new software product or SaaS platform is expensive. AWS offers credit programs and technical support specifically for startups and companies building cloud-native applications, helping you get to market faster with lower upfront costs.
Who This Is For
Startups, early-stage companies, and established businesses building a new SaaS product, internal platform, or cloud-native application from the ground up. Different tracks available depending on funding stage — self-funded founders to venture-backed companies.
Potential Benefits
- Founders Package: $1,000 in AWS credits plus developer support and training access
- Portfolio Package (VC-backed): up to $100,000 in AWS credits, Business Support, and architectural guidance
- Access to technical guidance from AWS solution architects
- Go-to-market support and co-selling opportunities for SaaS products
- Credits cover eligible AWS services including RDS, Aurora, EKS, ECS, and serverless
Without Funding
Building and running a cloud-native application typically requires $50K–$200K+ in infrastructure and tooling costs during the first year, paid entirely out of pocket.
With Funding
Qualifying companies may receive up to $100K in AWS credits plus access to technical mentorship and go-to-market resources. Exact benefits depend on eligibility and AWS approval.
How Entvas Helps
Entvas helps you architect your application on AWS from day one, ensuring it is built for scale, security, and cost efficiency. We also help you navigate the application process for AWS credits and connect you with the right AWS programs for your stage of growth.
AWS Modernization Pathways (via MAP)
Modernizing Legacy Applications
Aging applications built on outdated technology are expensive to maintain and difficult to scale. AWS offers funding to help businesses assess, plan, and execute the modernization of legacy systems — whether that means re-platforming, refactoring, or rebuilding entirely.
Who This Is For
Businesses running mission-critical applications on legacy platforms (e.g., .NET Framework, older Java, mainframes, or monolithic architectures) that are becoming costly to maintain or are limiting growth.
Potential Benefits
- Funded assessments to evaluate modernization options and build a business case
- Migration credits to offset the cost of moving to modern architectures
- Reduced long-term maintenance costs by moving off end-of-life platforms
- Improved performance, scalability, and developer productivity
- Part of the expanded MAP program — now covers complete digital transformation including generative AI features
Without Funding
A full legacy modernization effort can range from $200K–$1M+ depending on scope, and many businesses delay because of the upfront cost.
With Funding
Qualifying businesses may receive funded assessments and migration credits that significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs, making modernization financially viable. Amounts vary by program and AWS approval.
How Entvas Helps
Entvas conducts a thorough assessment of your existing applications, identifies the best modernization path for each workload, and manages the transformation end-to-end. We help you apply for available funding so you can modernize without bearing the full cost upfront.
AWS AI/ML Programs (Generative AI Innovation Center)
Leveraging AI and Machine Learning
AI and machine learning can transform how your business operates — from automating routine tasks to uncovering insights in your data. AWS offers credits and technical resources to help businesses experiment with and deploy AI/ML capabilities without the full cost of trial and error.
Who This Is For
Businesses that want to use AI for practical outcomes — such as demand forecasting, document processing, customer service automation, or intelligent search — but are unsure where to start or concerned about costs.
Potential Benefits
- Credits for AWS AI/ML services including SageMaker, Bedrock, and Comprehend
- Access to pre-trained models and generative AI capabilities
- Technical guidance to identify high-value AI use cases for your business
- Expanded funding support for generative AI and agentic AI initiatives in 2026
- Reduced experimentation costs so you can validate ideas before committing
Without Funding
Experimenting with AI/ML independently requires significant investment in compute, data engineering, and specialized talent — often before you know whether a solution will work for your business.
With Funding
Qualifying businesses may receive AWS credits for AI/ML services, access to pre-built models, and expert guidance — significantly lowering the risk and cost of AI adoption. Subject to AWS approval.
How Entvas Helps
Entvas helps you identify where AI can deliver real business value — not just technology for technology's sake. We design and build AI-powered solutions on AWS, and we help you access available credits and programs to lower the cost of getting started.
ISV Workload Migration Program
Migrating Your Software Product to AWS
If you're a software company running your product on another cloud or on-premise infrastructure, AWS offers incentives to migrate your workloads to AWS. The program provides funding based on a percentage of your first-year AWS spend, making the transition financially attractive.
Who This Is For
Software companies (ISVs) currently hosting their product on competing cloud providers, co-located data centers, or on-premise infrastructure that want to move to AWS.
Potential Benefits
- Funding based on a percentage of your first-year AWS Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
- Phased payment structure tied to deal closure and migration completion milestones
- Applies to workloads moving from competing clouds or on-premise to AWS
- Can be combined with other AWS partner benefits
- Contact Entvas for current program rates and eligibility requirements
Without Funding
Migrating a SaaS product to a new cloud provider typically costs $100K–$500K+ in engineering time, infrastructure setup, and testing — plus the risk of customer-facing downtime.
With Funding
Qualifying ISVs may receive a percentage of their first-year AWS ARR back as funding, significantly offsetting migration costs. Exact rates depend on deal size and AWS approval.
How Entvas Helps
Entvas helps software companies plan and execute their infrastructure migration to AWS while maximizing available funding. We ensure minimal disruption to your customers during the transition and architect your AWS environment for optimal performance and cost efficiency.
AWS Marketplace Private Offer Promotion Program (MPOPP)
Purchasing Software Through AWS Marketplace
If your business is already buying third-party software, you may be able to save by purchasing through AWS Marketplace. AWS offers promotional credits on qualifying purchases, consolidating your software procurement and potentially lowering your total cost.
Who This Is For
Businesses purchasing ISV software solutions (SaaS tools, security products, data platforms, etc.) that are available on AWS Marketplace. Particularly valuable for organizations looking to consolidate vendor management and leverage committed AWS spend.
Potential Benefits
- AWS promotional credits on qualifying Marketplace purchases
- Consolidated billing through your existing AWS account
- Simplified procurement — use your AWS Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) commitment
- Credits calculated on contract value and released post-transaction
- Access to thousands of pre-vetted software solutions
Without Funding
Purchasing software directly from vendors means paying list price with no leverage from your existing AWS relationship or committed spend.
With Funding
Routing purchases through AWS Marketplace may unlock promotional credits and allow you to count software spend toward your AWS commitment — effectively getting a discount on tools you're already buying.
How Entvas Helps
Entvas helps you identify which of your existing software purchases can be routed through AWS Marketplace to unlock credits. We also help you evaluate Marketplace alternatives to your current tools that may offer better integration with your AWS environment.
Common Questions About AWS Funding
Straightforward answers to help you understand your options.
Eligibility depends on the specific program and your business situation. Generally, AWS funding programs look at factors like your current infrastructure, cloud spending, project timeline, and business goals. Entvas can help you determine which programs you may qualify for during a free consultation.
No. There is no cost to explore your eligibility or to have Entvas help you apply. As an AWS Select Partner, we guide you through the process as part of our engagement. You only invest when you decide to move forward with a project.
Timelines vary by program. PoC credits can be approved in days. Some credit programs take a few weeks, while larger MAP migration funding may take 4–8 weeks to finalize. Entvas helps prepare your application to maximize your chances and minimize delays.
In some cases, yes. For example, you might start with a PoC to validate your approach, then apply for MAP funding for the full migration. Note that PoC and MAP cannot run simultaneously, but a successful PoC can lead into a MAP engagement. Entvas evaluates your full situation to identify every opportunity.
As an AWS Select Partner, Entvas acts as your guide and advocate throughout the process. We help you identify eligible programs, prepare the business case, submit the application, and — once approved — execute the technical work. Think of us as your partner for both the funding and the project.
No. All funding amounts, credits, and program benefits mentioned on this page are approximate and subject to AWS approval. AWS determines final eligibility and amounts based on your specific situation, project scope, and program availability. Entvas helps you put your best foot forward, but we cannot guarantee specific outcomes.
PoC funding (up to $25K) is for small-scale validation projects — testing whether a specific workload works well on AWS before committing. MAP is a much larger program (up to $400K+) for full-scale migrations and modernizations. Many businesses start with a PoC and then graduate to MAP once they've validated their approach.
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Amazon Web Services, AWS, and all related AWS service names are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The funding programs, credits, and benefits described on this page are provided by AWS and are subject to AWS program terms, eligibility requirements, and approval. Entvas is an AWS Select Partner and assists customers in navigating available programs, but does not control funding decisions or guarantee eligibility. All program details, amounts, and availability are subject to change without notice. The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute a binding offer or guarantee of funding.