AI Pitch Competition

Event description

Pitch Your AI Innovation & Win Up to $35K in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Funding

Sponsored by AWS & PREDICTif Solutions | Hosted by Nevada SBDC

The Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with AWS and PREDICTif Solutions, invites small businesses to compete in an exclusive AI Pitch Competition on April 16, 2025, in Las Vegas.

This is your opportunity to showcase your AI vision in front of AWS leaders and industry experts, with a chance to win up to $35K in AWS partner funding to bring your project to life.

What’s at Stake?

• Total funding of up to $35K to fuel your AI project
• This is your opportunity to showcase your AI vision in front of AWS leaders and industry experts, with the potential to receive support to bring your project to life.
• Guaranteed $10K in PREDICTif engineering support – This covers engineering hours from PREDICTif Solutions to help develop and implement your AI vision using AWS technology.
• Up to $25K in Proof of Concept (PoC) funding – This is additional non-cash funding that can be approved and allocated to help build and validate your AI initiative.

• Total support valued at up to $35K – This funding is designed specifically to provide technical and strategic resources to accelerate your AI project.

  ***No cash prizes or checks will be awarded***

How It Works

• Apply to Pitch– Up to 10 businesses will be selected. After submitting your pre-survey synopsis, you’ll receive a confirmation if your application is chosen.
• Public Pitch Format– Each company will pitch on stage in front of a live audience and expert panel. Each pitch will be 3 minutes, followed by a brief Q&A. Visual aids like PowerPoint may be used to support the presentation. 
• AI Use Case Requirement– Applicants must submit a 300-500 word synopsis outlining how they propose to use AI in their business. The more detailed and strategic, the better your chances of being selected.
• Networking Opportunity– After the competition, engage with AWS and PREDICTif Solutions leaders to explore AI-driven business opportunities.

Who Should Apply?

This competition is ideal for small businesses that:

• Are integrating AI-driven innovationinto their operations.
• Need funding, resources, and expert supportto scale their AI vision.
• Want to connect with AI and AWS industry leadersto refine and implement AI strategies.

Why Participate?

• Secure funding & expert guidanceto implement AI in your business.
• Exclusive opportunity to pitch directly to AWS & AI leaders.
• Gain tailored feedback, high-value pitch setting.
• Network with AWS and PREDICTif experts to explore AI-powered business growth.

About the Hosts & Sponsors

• AWS(Amazon Web Services) is a global leader in cloud computing and AI innovation.
• PREDICTif Solutionsis an AWS Advanced Tier Partner with 17+ years of experience in AI/ML, Generative AI, Data Analytics, and AWS cloud solutions.
• Nevada SBDC provides expert business guidance, training, and resources to help small businesses start, grow, and thrive.

How to Apply

Register and complete the pre-survey with your synopsis.
Only selected applicants will receive confirmation to pitch.

• Application Deadline: April 10, 2025
• Competition Date: April 16, 2025
• Location: Black Fire Innovation 8400 W Sunset Rd Suite 400, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Ready to showcase your AI innovation? Apply now!