Competition & Award
CoCreate Pitch 2026
Apply by Jul 25, 2026
About
A global competition offering substantial cash prizes for startups, SMEs, and students across three distinct tracks, providing an opportunity for participants to showcase their innovative ideas and gain recognition in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Benefits
- π°Total Prize PoolOver $1,000,000 in total prizes available
- π₯1st Place Prize$200,000 awarded to the first-place winner
- π₯2nd Place Prize$100,000 awarded to the second-place winner
- π₯3rd Place Prize$50,000 awarded to the third-place winner
- πFinalist SupportAll other finalists receive $10,000 each, distributed as 50% cash and 50% Alibaba.com credits.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to solo founders, SMEs, and students globally
- Applicants can choose from three tracks: SME track for established businesses, founder track for new ideas, student track for enrolled students
- No registered business required for student track.
Participation Commitments
- Application form must be completed with AI assistance
- Finalists will pitch live in regional finals in Los Angeles on September 9-10, 2026
- Applicants must download and install Accio Work to apply.
Target Region
Global
Target Sector
All sectors
Alibaba.com