Startup CPG’s Twelve Days of Giveaways is Here!
We’re getting into the holiday spirit here at Startup CPG, and we brought some of our partners along for the ride!
Our Twelve Days of Giveaways Event is kicking off on Friday, December 12!
We’re giving away incredible prizes that can actually make a difference for your brand (think services, tools, and resources that you’d normally pay for).
There are some seriously valuable packages lined up, and there’s something for brands at every stage and in every vertical!
Here’s how it works:
- Every day for 12 days you’ll get an email with [Day #] in the subject line
- (so on Friday you’ll see [Day 1])
- Open the email, check out the prize, click the link to enter
- We’ll announce the winners once the event is over
It’s that simple!
This event is 100% free and you can enter as many giveaways as you want.
Each day we’ll be dropping a new thing here and in slack so be sure to check your email and the #announcements slack channel daily so you don’t miss out!
This is our way of celebrating the holidays… by giving you more of what you need to make it in the CPG business!
Alright, keep an eye out for the first email on Friday. 👀
Happy Holidays!
DAY 1
Daybreak is giving one founder access to their Amazon Launch Accelerator — a full-service setup and launch package designed to help emerging CPG brands enter Amazon with confidence and momentum.
This $3,000 package includes everything needed to get Amazon-ready: Seller Central setup, Brand Registry guidance, listing creation, and a complete creative package for up to three ASINs or flavor variants. We’ll handle SEO-rich copywriting, keyword research, and competitive positioning to ensure your listings are built to convert from day one.
The winner will also receive a deep survey of comparable listings on Amazon, highlighting barriers to purchase, conversion opportunities, and optimization levers specific to your category. This Launch Accelerator is built to give founders not just setup — but a roadmap to succeed in the first 60–90 days on the platform.
If you’ve been planning to launch on Amazon in 2026, this is your chance to do it the right way with a team that specializes in CPG success.
Day 1 form is here!
DAY 2
WIN ONE OF THREE NEW PAIRS OF AIRPODS PRO 3!
Leave a review for our lovely podcast => you’re entered to win!
The best part – they’re engraved with “I ❤️ CPG”
Entering is easy: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, take a screenshot, and submit it via the form below.
How to enter:
On Spotify:
- Search “Startup CPG Podcast” or click here
- Click the three dots → “Rate show” (5 stars please! 😉)
- Screenshot your rating
On Apple Podcasts:
- Search “Startup CPG Podcast” or click here
- Scroll to “Ratings & Reviews” → “Write a Review”
- Screenshot your rating/review
- Then submit your screenshot using the form below — that’s it!
Three winners will be announced after all giveaways close on December 30.
SUBMIT YOUR SCREENSHOT NOW
Already left a review? You can still enter! Just submit your screenshot and we’ll add you to the drawing.
Day 2 form is here!
DAY 3
Today we’re partnering with our official can printing partner Canworks to give away a free pallet of cans to one brand! You could use it for an innovation SKU, sales samples, a trial run, so many options.
We’re HUGE fans of Canworks here at Startup CPG.
Canworks is the largest and most experienced digital can printer based in the US with three locations (San Diego, Austin, Atlanta) to service the entire country. They printed over 130,000,000 (🤯) cans in 2024 for hundreds of customers.
And it makes sense. Digitally printed cans are a total game-changer. They cost the same as plastic sleeves but look WAY better and are fully recyclable. You get that “big brand” look from day one instead of flimsy sleeves that don’t even go to the top of the can.
Why they’re the best in the biz:
- Low MOQs: Single pallet minimum orders
- Short lead times: Prototype to filled cans in weeks
- Highest quality print: Gradients, metallics, matte/gloss—all at no extra cost
- Free prototypes: Send a PDF, get a sample can for free
- Dedicated account manager: A real person to guide you through everything
- Full packaging suite: PakTechs, case trays, and ends available too
- Digital printing gives you that premium look without the premium price tag.
But today there is NO price tag for one brand!
So click below to enter, and see for yourself why so many beverage brands in our community love working with Canworks
Day 3 form is here!
DAY 4
WIN A FREE PACKAGING PROTOTYPE FROM BELMARK!
Belmark is joining the fun to give away a Display-Quality Packaging Prototype (over $700 value) to 10 businesses disrupting their industry!
These are perfect for those tradeshows or investor pitches you have coming up in 2026.
What You’ll Get:
- Up to 10 winners will receive a prototype of their packaging (over $700 value)
- Prototype options include: pouch, label, carton, or lidding film.
- Single SKU per winner, redeemable within 90 days through the Belmark Launch Prototype Program
- Not food safe—intended for display and concept review only
Bonus for All Registrants: Even if you don’t win a prototype, you’ll have the chance for a free packaging consultation with our Startup CPG resident packaging expert to help plan your next steps.
How to Enter:
- Register through the Startup CPG giveaway portal
- Answer a few quick questions about your brand, packaging needs, and goals
- Stay tuned—winners will be announced after the campaign ends
How to Use Your FREE Prototype:
- For photoshoots, social media content, or website imagery to showcase the final look before production.
- Impress retailers, investors, and partners with a polished, real-world sample.
- Avoid costly mistakes before going full production.
- Compete with big players at trade shows to capture attention of buyers
Know Before You Enter:
- ⚠️ Disclaimer: Prototypes are not food safe—for design and concept review only.
- Packaging artwork must be provided
- Giveaway covers standard material offerings offered by Belmark
- For any questions, please reach out to Troy Smits, troy.smits@belmark.com
Enter today and let’s bring your brand to life!
DAY 5
Startup CPG is partnering with Kigo to give away a $5K Marketing Package!
The Grand Prize package may include:
- Offer + loyalty strategy built for Healthy Living audiences
- Distribution to eligible members across the Kigo publisher ecosystem
- Optimization + performance insights (what’s working and why)
- Campaign support designed to help you scale
There’s only one grand prize, but EVERYONE who registers gets:
- $500 in Kigo Ad Credits
- Free Setup (a $500 value)
- $5k off any future Kigo ad package of $25k or more when you’re ready to go bigger!
To win the grand prize, respond to the following prompt in the form below:
In 150 words or less, describe your brand’s unique value proposition and tell us how this $5,000 marketing package would accelerate your growth in the next 6 months.
Terms and Conditions:
- Limit 1 entry per brand
- Contest runs from 12/16/25 – 12/30/25
- Kigo Ad Credit valid through 12/31/26
- This Contest is a game of skill, not chance
- This is a promotional giveaway, winners will be selected by the organizing parties, entry does not guarantee a prize, and no purchase is necessary to enter or win
Official Contest Rules can be found here.
Register now to claim your $500 Kigo boost and throw your name in for the $5K CPG Growth Sprint!
Day 5 form is here!
DAY 6
Win 12 Months of Blend AI Without Platform Fees!
Let Blend AI manage and scale your ads automatically with AI in seconds. One lucky brand will win Blend with no platform fees for 12 months + their Server-Side Tracking add on! That’s a $3,000 value!
Blend AI is built to take the heavy lifting out of paid advertising. It automatically builds, launches, and optimizes campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, and Microsoft Ads – 24/7.
Brands that join Blend see an average decrease of 36% in their acquisition costs from 24/7 AI optimizations and reduce their time spent on advertising from hours to minutes a week.
If you’ve been thinking about scaling paid ads but don’t want to commit to another tool fee just to get started, this is for you. You’ll still only pay a usage fee based on your ad spend but for your first 12 months, Blend’s platform fee is completely waived.
As an added bonus to anyone who enters, Blend is offering 2 full months of no platform fee, saving you $300!
Why brands use Blend AI:
- Multi-channel campaigns managed in one place
- AI-driven budget allocation and optimization
- Continuous creative testing and performance improvements
- Never enter an ad manager again – zero experience needed
- Scale without adding headcount or agencies
- No spreadsheets, no manual tweaks, no guesswork
And today, one brand gets to join Blend AI without paying a platform fee for 12 full months + their Server-Side Tracking add on for free!
Click below to enter and see what happens when AI runs your ads better and faster than manual media buying ever could.
Day 6 form is here!
DAY 7
Today, BELAY Financial Solutions is giving away 6 months of professional bookkeeping to one brand so you can get back to what only you can do!
BELAY’s Bookkeeping Services are valued at up to $1,000/month so this giveaway is worth $6k!
No more late nights reconciling transactions. No more wondering if your numbers are actually right. You’ll get clean, accurate books, closed on time every month. All handled by a U.S.-based bookkeeping professional who knows CPG.
What You Get:
- Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Clean financial data you can actually use to make decisions
- Up to $1,000/month value for six months
- Time back in your schedule to focus on growth
Click below for your chance at six months of financial clarity without the overhead of hiring in-house!
Day 7 form is here!
DAY 8
We’re teaming up with NIQ to give one Startup CPG brand a data package worth celebrating: One full year of Byzzer™ Starter for FREE. (That’s a $10,000 value 🤑)
That means category-level insights and real retail data that can impact your brand today.
Here’s what you’ll get if you win:
- Insights driven reports for one full year
- Access to your product categories across multiple retailers
- Powerful data visualizations and insights that help you grow at retail
- Personalized onboarding and support
Don’t wait – click the link below to enter! See the entry form for terms & conditions
Day 8 form is here!
DAY 9
Today we’re partnering with Rho to give one brand a free ticket to a Grocery Run of your choosing + $1,000 in travel coverage.
Your team grinds through long nights building your brand, always making sure that every single dollar counts. We know you’re probably on the hustle for a Grocery Run in 2026, so why not let Rho cover the T and the E?
Why Rho is right for you:
Rho isn’t like a legacy bank; they’re the all-in-one financial platform built specifically for fast-growing startups and ambitious founders. To date, over 50 Startup CPG brands have moved to Rho. With white-glove customer support, they deal with all the financial stack headaches so you can maximize the time spent building your brand.
And now they want to help you take on a Grocery Run in style.
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Here’s how to qualify:
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Ready to enter?
Day 9 form is here!
DAY 10
Starting your brand is hard work—put your best foot forward at your next trade show, sampling, or expo event with a custom branded booth from Strike Visuals.
Today, we’re giving one lucky Startup CPG subscriber the chance to win a custom 10×10 setup that captures your unique brand story and attracts attention wherever you show up.
Winner will receive:
- A 10×10 custom-branded expo booth of their choice; from easily portable to light-up modular*
- Personalized design support from our in-house creative team
- Durable, event-ready materials built for easy setup and travel
Strike Visuals helps brands stand out and create lasting impressions at events, expos, and activations nationwide. From start-ups to established outdoor and CPG brands, we specialize in custom branded counters, booths, tents, displays, and event marketing solutions that drive brand awareness and engagement. Fully functional 10×10 booth solutions start at under $1,000, and all of Strike’s products come with a lifetime warranty.
Go beyond being seen at your next event, be remembered.
Day 10 form is here!
DAY 11
We’re teaming up with our official paid media partner Gawronski Media to give away 3 months of paid media services to one brand!
Whether you’re scaling DTC, launching retail media, or finally getting serious about paid ads, this is your chance to work with the best in CPG.
The winner gets a 3 full months of Gawronski’s services ($9K value), including:
- Full audit of all your current ad platforms
- Historical data pulled into professional reporting (going back a full year)
- Key optimization suggestions and insights
- Weekly or bi-weekly strategy calls (winner’s choice)
Gawronski is a lean, in-office paid media agency working exclusively with food, beverage, and CPG brands. They’ve been in the game for 7+ years, managing campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, Instacart, Kroger, Amazon, and more. They charge less than half what most agencies do, and their work has been featured in case studies by Google and Instacart.
And it makes sense. When you work with an agency that only does CPG, there’s no learning curve. They already know your margins are tight, your retailer expectations are high, and your timeline is short.
They’re the best in the industry:
- CPG-only focus: 7+ years working exclusively with food & beverage brands
- Full platform coverage: DTC (Meta, TikTok, Google), retail media (Instacart, Kroger, Walmart, Roundel), and awareness campaigns
- Affordable pricing: Less than half of most agencies, with flexible 3-month trial engagements
- No red tape: Lean team, fast execution, no getting lost in bureaucracy
- Proven results: Case studies published by Google and Instacart
- Startup-friendly: They understand tight budgets and work within your reality
Getting real ROI from paid ads doesn’t have to mean bleeding budget on an overpriced agency.
Click below for your chance to win 3 full months of services from Gawronski and see what all the hype is about!
Day 11 form is here!
DAY 12
For Day 12, we decided to pull out all the stops and offer the first-ever Startup CPG Golden Ticket!
This thing provides entry to all of our public events for 1 year.
Grocery Runs, Founder Dinners, Forums, events during trade shows… All of it!
Think of it like being on the Startup CPG guest list.
If you’re the lucky winner, all you have to do is RSVP and show up!
This is open to brands and service providers. Terms & Conditions apply, see application form for details.
PLUS: We’re Throwing in a Mini-Podcast
The winner also gets a mini-podcast episode recorded with one of our hosts and uploaded to our YouTube channel.
Here’s what that includes:
- 5-8 minute episode focused on your brand, your story, or whatever you want to highlight
- We’ll work with you on the topic and format
- Published on our YouTube channel and podcast feed (we’re a top 0.5% podcast globally)
- A piece of content you can leverage forever
While we can’t make any guarantees, there’s serious potential for a lot of people to hear it.
All you have to do is Subscribe to our YouTube channel and submit the screenshot in the form below!
Winner will be chosen at random once the giveaways close on December 30. Click below for full terms & conditions.
Day 12 form is here!
NOTE: The giveaway is open to people who have already subscribed. 🙏 Submit your screenshot at the link above and we’ll enter you into the drawing!
About Startup CPG
Startup CPG is the biggest CPG community on the planet with over 30k members. We believe in the massive potential of small consumer brands — and have made it our mission to empower them along their journey. Startup CPG connects emerging brands to resources, industry partners, and the most supportive community in the industry.
Through our online community on Slack, our in-person events, and our media and resources — podcast, databases, webinars, and more — Startup CPG brings major opportunities to emerging brands at NO COST.
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