The ultimate AI innovation champion
Cash prize of $100,000
Mentorship from industry leaders
Accelerator program access
Media coverage and PR support
Investor introductions
Outstanding AI innovation recognition
Cash prize of $50,000
Mentorship opportunities
Demo day presentation
Networking access
Follow-up investor meetings
Promising AI startup recognition
Cash prize of $25,000
Industry mentorship
Startup resources access
Community recognition
Future competition priority
Most innovative AI technology
Cash prize of $15,000
Technology showcase opportunity
Research collaboration
Patent support guidance
Innovation award certificate
AI for positive social change
Cash prize of $15,000
Impact investor connections
Social mission support
Community partnership
Sustainability certification
Audience favorite startup
Cash prize of $10,000
Public recognition
Marketing boost
Community endorsement
Media spotlight
Submit your startup application and pitch deck
Expert panel reviews all applications
Top 20 startups pitch to judges
Top 8 finalists compete for prizes
Uniqueness and technical advancement of AI solution
Size of addressable market and scalability
Revenue model viability and sustainability
Team expertise and execution capability
Positive impact on society and environment
Core business must be built around artificial intelligence technology
Pre-seed to Series A stage companies (max $10M total funding)
Company founded within the last 5 years
At least 2 co-founders or core team members
Functional MVP or prototype demonstrating AI capabilities
At least one founder must attend AI Fest to pitch
Executive summary (max 2 pages)
Pitch deck (max 15 slides)
Product demo video (max 3 minutes)
Financial projections (3-year)
Team member profiles
Customer testimonials or case studies
Technical architecture overview
Competitive analysis
Don't miss your chance to compete for over $500,000 in prizes and opportunities.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit early for best consideration.
