Unlock Innovation in your business with The Amazon Innovation Accelerator

The Amazon Innovation Accelerator (AIA) is a no cost programme designed for UK’s most promising SMEs looking to lead in their industries. Get expert insights, practical tools, and funding opportunities while experiencing AI, Robotics and innovation in action. Earn certification as an Innovation Leader and apply Amazon’s proven strategies to drive real change in your business.

AIA is more than an accelerator—it’s a platform to drive meaningful, practical change in your business, giving you access to Amazon’s leading practices, practical skills, valuable certification, and a national network of like-minded SME leaders. AIA can transform your SME from a small player to an innovation leader in your industry.

The North-East Cohort Applications open soon and we will add the link to apply shortly.

Find out more here for now: SME BROCHURE

The start date is: 20 March with the in-person Innovation Day at Amazon, Gateshead Distribution Centre.

Who Should Apply?

• Ambitious SMEs looking to embrace digital transformation, improve operational efficiency, and scale their business using proven innovation strategies.
• Business owners and decision-makers eager to learn from Amazon’s approach to innovation, leadership, and automation to drive growth in their organisations.
• SMEs across all sectors that want to connect with like-minded peers, access expert insights, and gain practical tools to future-proof their business.

Why Join?

• Learn from Amazon’s Innovation Framework – Gain exclusive insights into how Amazon drives efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement, and apply these strategies to your business.
• Unlock Growth Opportunities – Access expert-led workshops, a digital learning platform, and a chance to win up to £100,000 through the Innovation Challenge Prize to fuel your innovation journey.
• £1000 AWS Credit
• Connect and Collaborate – Join a community of forward-thinking SMEs, industry experts, and policy influencers to share ideas, challenges, and opportunities for growth.

What You’ll Gain from AIA

✅ A hands-on in-person workshop at an Amazon Fulfilment Centre

✅ Practical insights into Amazon’s innovation and leadership strategies

✅ Access to an exclusive digital learning platform and expert-led content

✅ £1000 AWS Credits and the chance to win up to £100,000 through the Innovation Challenge Prize

✅ Valuable networking opportunities with SMEs, Amazon leaders, and policymakers

Please keep an eye out for the application link or visit aia.growthstudio.com for more information from mid Feb!

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