Turn Your GenAI Idea Into a Funded Prototype on AWS
Start with a free roadmap workshop and leave with a prioritized plan, a working prototype built on AWS, and a funded path to production.
The accelerator is a short, structured program for teams who want to build generative AI on AWS without burning budget on guesswork. We run a free prioritization workshop, surface the AWS funding your project qualifies for, then build a working prototype with senior engineers.
What you walk away with
A prioritized AI roadmap
A clear, ranked plan of what to build, what to defer, and what to cut — with feasibility and business impact mapped for each use case.
A working prototype on AWS
A full-stack, functional prototype of your highest-impact use case, built on AWS by senior engineers — not slides, real working software.
A path to production
A scaling action plan covering architecture, cost, security, and the AWS funding programs that can support your move to production.
Who it's for
Startups scaling on AWS
Founders who want to ship an AI feature fast and prove it works before committing a large budget.
SMBs exploring AI
Teams with a promising use case but limited in-house AI expertise who need a low-risk way to start.
Enterprises with constraints
Established teams blocked by budget, internal capacity, or uncertainty about which AI investment will pay off.
How the accelerator works
Apply & intro call
Tell us about your use case. We assess fit on a short call and confirm you're a good candidate for the program.
Roadmap workshop
A working session with our solution architects to identify and prioritize the highest-impact GenAI use cases for your business.
Use-case refinement
We align on goals, success criteria, and the AWS architecture for the prototype we'll build.
AWS funding approval
We submit your project for AWS co-funding and confirm eligibility, so the build is supported before any engineering starts.
Prototype build
Senior engineers build a working full-stack prototype on AWS. You stay involved with a light weekly time commitment.
Wrap-up & scale
We hand over the prototype with a scaling plan and explore further AWS funding for the move to production.
Start with a free roadmap workshop
Two to four hours with our solution architects. We start with your backlog and ideas; you leave with a prioritized roadmap and a funded path to build. No cost. No risk. No catch.
Agreed priorities
Clarity on what to build, what to defer, and what to cut — agreed across your team.
Architecture & scope
A technical approach, in and out of scope, and clear success criteria for your first build.
AWS funding surfaced
The applicable AWS funding programs identified and built into your next steps.
Why build it with Smoother
Senior European engineers, AWS-aligned delivery, and a funded path — without the agency overhead.
Senior engineers only
Every engineer has 5+ years of production experience. You work directly with builders, not account managers.
AWS-aligned delivery
We build on AWS best practices end to end — frontend, backend, data, and infrastructure as one system.
Funding via Crayon & AWS
Our distributor relationship with Crayon and the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center unlocks co-funding for eligible GenAI projects.
EU-based & GDPR-compliant
A Swedish company with data and IP protected under EU law on every engagement.
Eligible projects are co-funded through our AWS partnership via Crayon and the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center. Funding and eligibility are assessed per project during the workshop — at no cost or commitment to find out.
Frequently Asked Questions
01How much does the accelerator cost? +
The roadmap workshop is free. The prototype build is co-funded through AWS for eligible projects — we confirm your funding and any remaining cost during the workshop, before any work begins.
02How do I know if my project is eligible for AWS funding? +
Eligibility depends on your use case, AWS usage, and the specific program. We assess it during the free workshop and submit your project for AWS co-funding approval before the build starts.
03How long does the accelerator take? +
Most engagements run a few weeks from the workshop to a working prototype, depending on the complexity of the use case. We agree the timeline before building.
04What counts as a prototype? +
A working, full-stack piece of software that demonstrates your use case on real data — not a mockup or slide deck. It's built to show value and inform the path to production.
05Who owns the code and the IP? +
You do. Everything we build during the accelerator is yours, and your data and IP are protected under EU law.
06Do we need AWS experience to take part? +
No. We handle the AWS architecture and setup. The accelerator is designed for teams new to building on AWS as well as those already running workloads there.
07What do you need from our team? +
A clear use case and a light time commitment — typically one to two hours a week from a stakeholder during the build to review progress and give feedback.
Apply for the AI Accelerator
Tell us about your use case and we'll be in touch to schedule your free roadmap workshop.
Related reading
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BlogHow to Get Your GenAI Proof of Concept Co-Funded on AWS
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BlogFrom GenAI PoC to Production: A 6-Week Accelerator Playbook
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