Apply Now for the eCommerce & Retail Operational Growth Scholarship
The Aggregate Co Business Scholarship is a 12-month intensive program designed to propel high-growth Australian eCommerce businesses to the next level—domestically and globally. You’ll get one-on-one mentoring, hands-on support, exclusive tech tools and direct access to industry investors.
What You'll Get
- Free 12 months of advisory across the Operational Growth Package valued over $100k
- Hands on support for executing growth strategies
Shippit
Shippit is the industry-defining commerce delivery platform that powers +100M deliveries annually across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Since its launch in 2014, Shippit has fulfilled nearly $30bn worth of ecommerce orders. Shippit's award-winning software and services are trusted by thousands of companies — like Kmart, Myer, Big W, Baby Bunting and R.M.Williams — in stores, warehouses and vehicles to solve complex logistics challenges, streamline operations, optimise the post-purchase experience and surpass customer expectation. The result is a higher net promoter score (NPS), increased customer lifetime value, and reduced operating costs.
The Shippit offer as part of The Aggregate Co Business Scholarship program includes: ✓ 12 months' free access to the Shippit platform — a $10,000 AUD (inc GST) credit ✓ Personalised onboarding support, valued at $2,500 AUD (inc GST), activated on account setup ✓ Advanced shipping rules and access to eligible add-on packages (including the Experience Pack and Advanced Insights Pack)
As part of The Aggregate Co Business Scholarship, you could win up to $10,000 AUD in Shippit credit to turn your delivery experience into a driver of loyalty.
Refundid
Refundid is a returns automation platform that helps retailers turn a costly problem into a growth opportunity. By enabling all return resolutions — including instant refunds, exchanges and store credit — Refundid creates a seamless returns experience for customers while giving businesses the data, workflows and insights they need to reduce costs, increase exchanges and drive repeat purchases.
The Refundid offer as part of The Aggregate Co Business Scholarship program includes: ✓ Free standard returns and exchange software for 12 months ✓ 50% off instant refunds and exchanges for a further 6 months (if the winner chooses to enable these features)
As part of The Aggregate Co Business Scholarship, you could win 12 months of free Refundid software — and reshape returns into a driver of customer lifetime value.
Check out if you qualify!
If you're a high-growth Australian-based eCommerce or retail business with a vision for scaling domestically or globally, and experiencing high velocity revenue growth with a run rate of $3 million+ AUD, we want to hear from you!
Who is eligible to apply?
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- Must be an Australian-based eCommerce business
- Operating for at least 2 years with proven revenue traction
- Have a clear domestic or international expansion plan
- Commitment to completing the scholarship program (attending weekly WIPs & monthly strategy and execution check-ins)
- Businesses experiencing high velocity growth, with a minimum current annual revenue run rate of $3 million or more
What's the evaluation criteria?
We assess each application against five key areas:
| Criteria | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Business Viability & Revenue Traction | 25% |
| Domestic & International Growth Potential | 35% |
| Innovation & Differentiation | 25% |
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Commitment to the Program & Execution Plan |
15% |
How do the applications work?
Submit your application via the form above (maximum 500 words per question, plus any attachments).
Shortlisting – we conduct an eligibility check and review growth potential.
Final selection – winners announced in September 2026
Onboarding – successful applicants attend orientation and are paired with their mentor.
Program participation – engage in workshops, monthly check-ins and the final showcase.
How To Apply
What makes your brand different?
How will this scholarship take your business to the next level?
Terms & Conditions
The Aggregate Co
- Only valid for brands with a current revenue run rate of $3–$5 million
- Applies to new customers only
- The scholarship is only redeemable for The Aggregate Co Growth Package
- The scholarship is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash
- The Aggregate Co reserves the right to vary or withdraw this offer at any time, subject to any obligations under the Australian Consumer Law
RefundID
- Only valid for net new customers
- Not valid for a customer with whom RefundID is already in conversation
- The scholarship is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash
- Existing customers may apply the scholarship toward a plan upgrade and/or eligible add-on packages
- This offer is subject to the company's standard Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the event of any inconsistency, these terms prevail
- RefundID reserves the right to vary or withdraw this offer at any time, subject to any obligations under the Australian Consumer Law
Shippit
- The scholarship is provided as a credit note of $10,000 AUD (inc. GST) applied to the recipient's Shippit account, valid for 12 months from award date. Any unused credit will expire and is not redeemable for cash
- The credit may be applied toward: Shippit platform subscription fees; onboarding support services; and eligible add-on packages (including Experience Pack and Advanced Insights Pack). Standard onboarding support (valued at $2,500 AUD inc. GST) is included and activated upon account setup. Full pricing at shippit.com/pricing
- The credit is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash
- Recipients must activate at least one Shippit-connected carrier during the credit period
- Existing customers may apply the credit toward a plan upgrade and/or eligible add-on packages. The credit does not apply to retrospective charges
- This offer is subject to Shippit's standard Terms of Service (shippit.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (shippit.com/privacy-policy). In the event of any inconsistency, these terms prevail
- The promoter of the Shippit portion of this scholarship is Shippit Pty Ltd (ACN 169 407 707), Level 2, 4–6 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
- Shippit reserves the right to vary or withdraw this offer at any time, subject to any obligations under the Australian Consumer Law