eCommerce giant Amazon on 5th December 2016 launched the global startup programme named Launchpad in India.
The launchpad programme was launched to enable Indian startups to sell their products overseas.
In this regard, Amazon India tied up with:- Start Up India programme of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), NASSCOM's 10000 Startups
- Indian Angel Network (IAN)
- NITI Aayog, Governments of Maharashtra, Telangana and TiE.
TIe-ups were made to roll in as many startups as possible.
Helping startups to sell, market and deliver products to gain more visibility, it provides exceptional opportunity for Indian startups to gain access to consumer markets nationally and internationally.
More than 25 Indian start-ups including Witworks, Leaf Wearables, Ducere Technologies, and Seventh Sense Technologies, have already joined the programme, Amazon said.
Any start-up that is interested in participating in Amazon Launchpad can apply online through the application page.
If a start-up is not supported by the current partner network, the application shall be evaluated by Amazon.in for the start-up’s fitment to the programme, the company announced.
About Amazon- American international electronic commerce company.
- Headquarters: Seattle Washington US
- Founded: 1994
- Founder: Jeff Bezos
- World’s largest online retailer.
