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Founder Starter Pack

Are you new to Sui, building your first project, and want to get started with general technical resources and credit opportunities?

$5k AWS Credits

Sign Up & Check Eligibility

Go to the AWS Activate website and sign in or sign up. Make sure your startup meets the program eligibility criteria.

Apply for Credits

Follow these step-by-step instructions to redeem credits. When prompted, select Activate Portfolio and enter this Org ID:
Ensure your AWS account information (e.g. company name and business email) matches your application.The form takes only a few minutes to complete.

Wait for Confirmation

Watch for a confirmation email from AWS — typically takes 7–10 business days.
Note: To receive credits, projects must separately qualify for the AWS Activate program. All AWS Activate credits are in USD and subject to the AWS Promotional Credit Terms & Conditions. Startups aren’t eligible for AWS Activate Credits if they previously received the same or greater amount of credits.

Alibaba Cloud Credits

Alibaba Cloud is the leading cloud platform in APAC and a global AI powerhouse. With 87 Availability Zones and the top AI algorithm Qwen, it also collaborates with DeepSeek.

Activate Alibaba Cloud Credits with Sui

To open your Alibaba Cloud account and get coupon and discount for 30% off services, please contact the following people over email or Telegram:

Testnet SUI

Here’s how to redeem testnet SUI to build with from official and 3rd party faucets:

Sui Public Faucet

3rd Party Faucet (N1Stake)

3rd Party Faucet (BlockBolt)

Testnet USDC on Sui

Enoki Gas Station

The sandbox allows you to test out you application for free.
Enoki Free Tier
You can buy sponsored trx bundles at $50 in the Starter Plan.

Shinami Gas Station

Pay as you go model with Shinami (Gas Station) at 0.002 SUI for each sponsorship you create.
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Start Up School Resources

How to Build Your First Start Up

a16z Crypto Startup School

Learn about DAOs, tokens, and Web3 models from top investors.

Y Combinator Startup Library

Startup classics on fundraising, product-market fit, and team culture.

Sui Founders Hub Resources

Get started in the Sui ecosystem through our quick-start guides, templates, educational video library, and curated third-party resources.

Sui Community Resources

Meet Builders at IRL Events

Connect with Sui developers at in-person meetups and networking events.

Join Sui Hacker Houses & Hackathons

Participate in hackathons, Sui Basecamp, the Sui Gaming Summit, and other ecosystem events.

Engage with the Sui Community

Follow prominent voices in the Sui X community through the GiveRep influencer list and leaderboard and join Discord groups to find like minded builders.