AWS Campus Fund Grand Challenge 2025 by AWS and Campus Fund — Frequently Asked Questions

Winners can receive up to $10,000 in non-dilutive grants, up to ₹8 crore in potential funding, up to $10,000 in AWS Activate credits, and free credits for top tech products worth $100,000.

The application deadline is September 30, 2025.

Founders must be current university students, university dropouts, or graduates from 2022 or later. They must hold at least 25% equity in their startup. The program is sector-agnostic, so startups from any sector can apply.

No, DPIIT or MSME registration is not mentioned as a requirement for this program.

No, the grants are non-dilutive, meaning no equity is taken from the startup.

The program requires an online application via the official portal. Specific documents are not listed, but you will likely need to provide details about your startup, your background, and your business plan.

You can apply online through the official application form at the provided link: https://forms.clickup.com/37405585/f/13ngwh-922216/AAO2F06PUJLAT418TL?utm_source=startupgrantsindia.com

The selection involves three elimination rounds after the application, followed by a Grand Finale where the top 15 finalists pitch in-person in Mumbai.

No, only graduates from 2022 or later (i.e., within the last three years) are eligible, along with current students and dropouts.

AWS Campus Fund Grand Challenge 2025 by AWS and Campus Fund is offered by AIC-RNTU Foundation, an academic institution. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.