AWS Startup Partnership
Grow your startup with resources and guidance from experts at AWS.
The INI is pleased to announce a partnership with AWS, organized by INI alum and External Advisory Board member Harshvardhan Chunawala (MSIT-IS 2022). Eligible INI alumni who are developing or currently running a startup can apply for $25,000 in AWS credits. If awarded, you'll receive not only the credits, but also a dedicated Account Team and access to the AWS Specialist team and AWS Partners to support the development of a proof of concept.
Application Process
1: Express Interest
Email ini-alumni@andrew.cmu.edu from your startup email indicating your interest. Include a short description of your startup.
2: Apply
Once you've been deemed eligible, you'll receive a short online application to complete.
3: Next Steps
You will receive an email notifying you whether you have been accepted. If accepted, this email will include your next steps to start using your AWS resources.
INI Startup Inspiration
Vijeyta Aggarwal (MSIN 2006)
Joined the CMU Swartz Center's VentureBridge program in 2024 with her startup Vectro.
Hooman Radfar (MSIN 2004)
Co-founded AddThis marketing automation platform, later acquired by Oracle. Currently a partner at Expa, a startup studio based in San Francisco and New York City.
Adam Cecchetti (MSIN 2004) and Austin Fath (MSIN 2005)
Launched Staris, an AI startup designed to scale security solutions for engineers, in 2025.