India, June 13 -- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the opening of applications for the third edition of its Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA) program. The eight-week global initiative is aimed at supporting early-stage startups focused on developing foundational generative AI technologies.

Applications are open from June 10 to July 10, 2025, and 40 selected startups will be announced on September 24, 2025. The program is set to begin on October 13, 2025, at Amazon HQ1 in Seattle.

As generative AI tools become more accessible, AWS is directing efforts toward supporting startups that are building core technologies behind the generative AI ecosystem. The 2025 GAIA program is designed for startups working on model development and trai...