Apex Lab

GenAI Accelerator by Apex Lab & AWS

Apply to fast-track your AI idea into a proof-of-concept in weeks for free

Define feasible projects through our AI readiness workshop and AWS-funded prototype development.

Who is it for?

VC-backed startups

Ready to validate and scale AI solutions with proven technology - or considering moving to AWS from other providers.

SMEs/SMBs

Digital and non-digital companies experimenting with AI offerings or looking to integrate AI into their operations.

Enterprise innovation teams

Product managers with ideas facing budget constraints or lacking in-house AI expertise.

Why is it good?

From Idea to PoC

A fully functional prototype of your AI solution, ready for testing and validation with a clear roadmap for next steps.

Work with experts

Through AWS funding, we help customers build AI solutions without any cost to their business.

Reduce Risk

This approach reduces AI project risk with a fast, AWS & Apex Lab funded validation worth up to $35K or more.

How it works?

  1. 1.

    Application

    Fill in a short form about your idea

    We provide feedback within 3 days

  2. 2.

    Workshop

    Resource needed:
    2 people from your team

    Details:

    • • Introduction and GenAI use case identification
    • • Prioritize and select the most impactful use case
    • • Assess technical and organizational readiness
    • • Design high-level architecture and approach
    • • Plan PoC roadmap with funding eligibility

    Outcomes:

    PoC project scope

  3. 3.

    PoC Funding Request

    Resource needed:
    Short alignment call to finalize PoC scope

    Details:

    Given that we find a feasible project scope during the workshop, we submit the project to AWS and request funding for the PoC development

    Outcomes:

    Go or no go for further funding

  4. 4.

    PoC Delivery

    Resource needed:
    A designated contact person for project duration

    Details:

    We ensure timely project delivery within the agreed scope, working closely with your team.

    Outcomes:

    • • Working prototype for your selected use case
    • • Comprehensive documentation and lessons learned
    • • Clear next steps roadmap
  5. 5.

    Next Steps

    Outcomes:

    • Pathway to production - for PoCs delivering strong business value, we offer follow-up projects with further potential co-funding opportunities
    • Proposed MVP scope with development roadmap
    • Production-ready transformation - upgrading your PoC into a scalable solution
So we go from idea to tangible prototype in 5 steps with zero risk.

Examples & Inspiration

Startup with OpenAI-based prototype

Migrated to AWS post-PMF, achieving scalability and cost-effectiveness through our program

Non-tech company efficiency concept

Delivered PoC in 6 weeks, now developing full MVP for internal efficiency

Travel startup

Accelerated from concept to pilot in 4 weeks, enabling rapid validation through real-world users

Ready to transform your AI idea into reality?

Join the GenAI Accelerator program and get your proof-of-concept built for free with AWS funding.