Home topics news Image credit: Christian Wiediger News News Aussie startups wanted for Amazon grants Yajush Gupta March 21, 2023 Amazon Australia has announced that it is seeking applications from innovative Australian startups and brands for its 2023 Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants. The package, worth over AU$ 90,000, includes $20,000 in cash, access to AWS Activate Credits, out-of-home support from JCDecaux, and mentoring from experts Export Accelerator, Podean, and Airwallex. Winners will also receive a two-day “Selling on Amazon” bootcamp experience in Sydney, featured seller placement on the Amazon Launchpad homepage during key events, and marketing and merchandising opportunities throughout 2023. To be eligible, Australian business startups and brands must have innovative products and plan to scale their business in 2023. This year, ten finalists will be chosen to pitch their entry in person at Amazon Australia HQ in Sydney, with four winners announced publicly in May 2023. Amazon Launchpad grant winners will benefit from access to Amazon’s customer base, opportunities to expand globally, and access to marketing support and logistics services like Fulfilment by Amazon. The entry period for the grants is from today to Friday, 14 April 2023, and terms and conditions apply. Amit Mahto, Country Manager, Marketplace at Amazon Australia and Singapore, said, “Through our Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants we are excited to be able to nurture the ingenuity that Aussie entrepreneurs are so famous for and help the winners expand their businesses to reach more customers in Australia and around the world in Amazon’s stores. “I’ve