MassRobotics’ new Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS) Robotics Startup Accelerator provides entrepreneurs and robotics startups with the workspace and resources they need to develop, prototype, test, and commercialize products and solutions. The collaboration is designed to help robotics startups and the industry experiment and innovate, while also connecting startups and their technologies with the AWS customer base.
The AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator is a four-week technical, business and mentorship accelerator opportunity open to robotics startups from around the globe. The program application period is open from Nov. 29, 2021 to Jan. 16, 2022.
MassRobotics will provide expertise in venture capital and startup acceleration to help drive a select cohort of robotics startups through the curriculum, which is designed to accelerate their growth using AWS.
Startups selected to participate will receive:
- specialized training in AWS Robotics solutions
- up to $10,000 in promotional credits for use of AWS Internet of Things, robotics and machine learning (ML) services
- mentoring from robotics experts and technical subject matter experts in artificial intelligence, ML and IoT
- co-marketing with AWS via blogs and case studies upon completion of PoC
- business development and investment guidance from MassRobotics
- networking opportunities with other startups
- introductions to the AWS Partner Network
"With the massive adoption and deployment of robotics solutions in manufacturing, logistics and other sectors, the need and reliance on cloud technologies have grown exponentially," said Fady Saad, co-founder and vice president of strategic partnerships at MassRobotics. "We are excited to establish this program to help robotics startups accelerate their growth and solve big challenges by using AWS."
Eric Anderson, general manager of robotics and autonomous services, AWS, added: "At AWS, we believe that startups ignite innovation and drive bold new experimentation, especially so in the robotics industry. Through our collaboration with MassRobotics, we're thrilled to deliver a four-week accelerator program aimed at mentoring the next generation of robotics innovators through hands-on technical and business training."
