Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Meta have launched a new program to help startups in the US that are working on AI solutions using Meta’s Llama models. Applications opened on 22 July 2025 and will close on 08 August 2025.
Thirty selected startups will join a six-month program aimed at making it easier for them to use Llama models in real-world applications. The program offers up to $200,000 in AWS promotional credits, technical help from AWS and Meta engineers, support from Llama and AI experts and access to a private Discord channel with Meta’s team for quick technical guidance.
The goal is to speed up development and reduce technical challenges for startups using these AI tools.
“Foundation models like Llama are fueling a new wave of AI applications that prioritize flexibility, transparency, and developer control,” said Jon Jones, VP & Global Head of Startups and Venture Capital at AWS. “This collaboration between AWS and Meta will empower founders to turn bold ideas into transformative products faster. By combining world-class technical mentorship, powerful compute, and strategic go-to-market support, we’re giving startups the tools to shape the future of AI.”
“We developed Llama because we believe greater access to powerful models is essential for driving progress in AI,” said Ash Jhaveri, VP of AI Partnerships at Meta. “Our goal is to give developers and researchers the flexibility to experiment, adapt, and build responsibly. Startups are some of the most creative forces in tech, and we’re looking forward to seeing how they’ll use Llama to push boundaries, explore new frontiers, and shape the future of AI in bold and unexpected ways.”
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