Impact Funding Resources
The Amazon Sustainability Accelerator is an equity-free programme supporting start-ups who are driving sustainable innovation. We’re here to help entrepreneurs to grow their skills and scale their businesses so they can maximise their climate impact.
Amazon seeks solutions that can optimise energy-consuming processes, reduce emissions and transition towards sustainable practices. We are looking at technologies such as AI, Geothermal/ HVAC, Building Materials and DC Microgrids for Delivery stations (AMZL), Sort centers (ATS), and Fulfillment centers (FC's) to cover our End 2 End logistics buildings.
Amazon seeks solutions that can optimise energy-consuming processes, reduce emissions and transition towards sustainable practices. We are looking at technologies such as AI, Geothermal/ HVAC, Building Materials and DC Microgrids for Delivery stations (AMZL), Sort centers (ATS), and Fulfillment centers (FC's) to cover our End 2 End logistics buildings.
End Date29 Jul 2025 Funding AmountVaries Funding Resource TypeAccelerator
Funding ProviderAmazon
Accelerator
Amazon
Amazon seeks solutions that can optimise energy-consuming processes, reduce emissions and transition towards sustainable practices. We are looking at technologies such as AI, Geothermal/ HVAC, Building Materials and DC Microgrids for Delivery stations (AMZL), Sort centers (ATS), and Fulfillment centers (FC's) to cover our End 2 End logistics buildings.
• The Amazon Pilot Challenge is looking for innovative European climate-tech start-ups that can pilot their technology with Amazon, as it works to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040; enhancing circularity and efficiency in buildings
• Start-ups should be in a position where they have moved beyond prototype testing and are working towards generating initial revenue and growing operations (Tech Readiness Level 6 and above)
• See FAQ ‘What type of company should apply?’ for more details.
1) Carbon / Batteries Workstreams
Identify innovative Start-ups offering cutting-edge solutions in energy efficiency, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and DC microgrids. The purpose is to uncover technologies that can significantly enhance energy utilization, enable seamless integration of renewable energy sources, and optimize power distribution across Amazon's operations. These solutions should have the potential to drive substantial reductions in carbon emissions and energy costs, while pioneering in sustainable energy management.
2) Waste Management / Material Recovery Workstreams
Identify innovative start-ups offering cutting-edge solutions in waste management, material innovation, and closed-loop systems. The purpose is to uncover technologies that can enhance waste segregation through AI, enable real-time tracking of waste streams, and optimize material recovery across Amazon's operations. Challenges include delayed reporting, waste stream contamination, complex multi-material products, and limited employee engagement. These solutions should drive improvements in waste diversion rates while pioneering sustainable waste management practices that support Amazon's goal of zero waste to landfill.
3) Water Positive Workstreams
Identify innovative water technology solutions to help achieve Water Positivity while reducing Water Use Intensity across operations. Our challenge focuses on three critical areas: implementing advanced water monitoring and analytics for real-time consumption tracking and leak detection; developing efficiency enhancement solutions that significantly reduce water consumption while maintaining operational effectiveness; and creating water circularity systems for recycling, harvesting, and reuse at scale. We envision AI and IoT-powered solutions that can seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure to create autonomous, self-optimizing water networks across our facilities. Successful solutions should be scalable, compliant with regulations, and demonstrate clear paths to cost parity through enablement of water-positive buildings and zero-water technologies.
Start-ups should:
• Be in a position where they have moved beyond prototype testing and are working towards generating initial revenue and growing operations (TRL 6 and above).
• Be registered in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland
• Have technology that is relevant to the subject areas identified
• Have technology that is scalable. Amazon will only fund technologies that have the potential to significantly decrease carbon emissions and/or reduce impacts beyond carbon and reduce operating expenses.
• Have technology that has the potential to make a global impact. Amazon strongly prefers projects that apply to all markets, geographies, supply types, etc.
• The accelerator is open to companies registered in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland and will be based both in-person in London, UK and through virtual online sessions.
• Agree and comply with official Terms & Conditions and other policies associated with the Pilot Challenge Programme.
Amazon is not seeking project developers selling third-party products, companies without an operating prototype, consulting firms, marketing or PR agencies, or acquired start-ups.
