Competition & Award
AI Startup Pitch Competition 2026
Apply by Sep 15, 2026
About
The AI Startup Pitch Competition invites early-stage AI startups to present their innovative solutions for a chance to win significant investment, gain exposure, and connect with industry investors during the AI Builders Global Conference.
Benefits
- 🏆Investment Opportunity — Cup winner earns $50,000–$250,000 investment from Chief in Tech Capital
- 🤝Investor Introductions — Guaranteed 1:1 meetings with all 5 investor judges
- 🎤Main Stage Spotlight — 4-minute pitch to the entire conference audience
- 🎟️ VIP Access — Complimentary VIP conference pass + AI Builders Network Pro membership
- 🎥Full Recording — Professional recording of your pitch for your fundraising toolkit
- 🌐Community Feature — Featured profile on AI Builders Network + social media promotion
Eligibility Criteria
- AI/ML must be core to the product
- Pre-Series A (pre-seed, seed, or early revenue)
- Founded within the last 3 years
- Working product or prototype (demo required)
- Available live on October 15, 2026
Participation Commitments
- ⏰ Available live on October 15, 2026
- 📅 Pitch in English
- 🎤 4-minute pitch followed by 5-minute Q&A
- 📝 Slides required, live demo permitted inside the pitch time
Target Region
Global
Target Sector
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
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