AWS has added three new agentic AI categories for partners in its AWS AI Competency program. The categories—Agentic AI Applications, Agentic AI Tools and Agentic AI Consulting Services—are intended to recognize software and services partners with “deep expertise in developing and implementing enterprise-grade AI solutions that understand context, reason over goals and act autonomously with minimal human intervention,” the company said in a blog post.
The expansion is intended to help address growing demand for agentic AI implementation.
“Our data shows that customers working with AI Competency partners are implementing production solutions 25 percent faster—a clear signal that validated expertise accelerates transformation,” said Ruba Borno, VP global specialists and partners at AWS. “This expansion to include Agentic AI categories reinforces our commitment to help customers move from experimentation to production-grade autonomous systems that can perceive, reason and act independently. This isn’t just about technology validation; it’s about connecting customers with partners who have proven they can deliver responsible, scalable AI solutions that drive measurable business value.”
The Agentic AI Applications category indicates development of “autonomous AI solutions that perceive environments, reason over complex goals, and execute purposeful actions with minimal human intervention. These applications orchestrate sophisticated workflows, maintain extended contextual awareness, and collaborate across multiple platforms while ensuring compliance with enterprise governance requirements,” according to the blog.
The Agentic AI Tools category indicates creation of platforms, frameworks and development tools that enable organizations to “build, deploy and manage agentic AI systems efficiently. Tools range from low-code solutions that accelerate development to sophisticated custom implementations supporting diverse regulatory environments and enterprise requirements,” the company wrote.
Finally, the Agentic AI Consulting Services category reflects strategic guidance, implementation expertise and ongoing support for agentic AI initiatives that “help organizations navigate deployment complexity while ensuring business alignment, governance requirements and sustainable competitive advantages.”
Since launching AWS AI Competency in 2024, the company has invested more than $115 million to help accelerate AI adoption through its specialization partners, officials said. The company indicated it’s increasing its partner investment through additional marketing development funds and an automated application process.
AWS AI Competency partners “undergo rigorous technical assessment and must demonstrate successful customer implementations that align with AWS’ commitment to responsible AI development,” according to the blog.
