Meet the 10 startups shortlisted for the Amazon Global Selling Propel Accelerator
10 startups have been chosen for the Amazon Global Selling Propel Accelerator, which aims to provide startups an opportunity to get mentorship from Amazon leaders, VCs, and leaders from Startup India.
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announced 10 startups as finalists for their Amazon Global Selling Propel Accelerator programme launched in
partnership with Startup India. The programme is aimed at supporting startups to reach customers around the world.
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an opportunity to get mentorship from Amazon leaders, VCs, and leaders from Startup India.
“We got a phenomenal response to the programme, with over 500 entries within 2.5 weeks of launch. It is a great opportunity for Indian startups to showcase their ‘Made in India’ innovation and entrepreneurial spirit at an international scale, and create a truly global consumer brand and we are humbled to be a part of their journey,” said Abhijit Kamra,
February 27, 2021
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