Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator is dedicated to helping build sustainable diversity and provide growth opportunities for Black-owned businesses. Create a Professional selling account and certify your business as Black-owned to unlock a suite of resources to help you find success in our store.
Eligibllity Requirements
- You apply by being a U.S.-based Amazon Professional seller, selling products on Amazon.com (U.S.), and participating in Amazon’s Certification Program (login required), with at least one valid Certification uploaded to Seller Central (login required).
- Amazon’s Certification Program allows sellers to identify themselves to customers looking to support diverse business (e.g., minority-owned, small business, women-owned, veteran-owned, etc.).
Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator Benefits
Financial assistance
Credits and cash investment opportunities to help jump-start business growth and customer acquisition.
$500 credit to assist with start-up and operational costs for newly-registered Amazon Professional sellers.
Sponsored Enhanced Digital Certifications for Black-owned business through SupplierGATEWAY.
Business education & coaching
Account management and education resources to help you get started and find success in our store.
Up to one year of account management for personalized insights and recommendations, operational support, and issue assistance.
Access free education resources to help you sell in Amazon’s store.
Marketing & advertising support
Free services and credits designed to help brand owners showcase their unique products and increase discoverability.
FREE imaging services for up to 50 products to help showcase your products.
Up to $3,000 in advertising credits to increase exposure for your brand.
For More Information: Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator Program
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