Amazon Launches Pilot Grant Program for University Research Addressing Global Challenges

Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Catalyst, a pilot grant program at the University of Washington to fund promising research to address complex global challenges, such as immigration and climate change. Awards will range from “tens of thousands” to $100,000 per grant. Amazon has not set a limit on the number of awards they will make, and will consider research in humanities and social sciences, as well as better funded areas like medicine and engineering. Students, faculty and staff are eligible to apply. There will be no deadlines or competition for the funds. Instead, applicants will meet with a three-person team, to be named by Amazon. Recipients will retain ownership of the research, while Amazon will receive non-exclusive royalty-free licenses. Learn more at: https://catalyst.amazon.com/.