Startup
Competition

APPLY FOR FREE, BEFORE 20TH MAY

Where innovation meets opportunity

Held during the RAISE Summit at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, the RAISE Startup Competition is the ultimate launchpad for visionary startups looking to transform their ideas into reality.

APPLY

*Companies must be less than 4 years old and raised less than $5m

500+

APPLICANTS

10

FINALISTS

One

UNFORGETTABLE STAGE

Why
Participate?

This is your chance to :

Gain Elite Exposure:

Present your project to an audience of 5,000+ attendees, including global investors, C-suite executives, and AI industry leaders.

Secure Strategic Partnerships:

Build relationships with key decision-makers who can help scale your startup.

Access Funding and Visibility:

Put your bold ideas in front of the people and capital that can bring them to life.

Where the brightest minds in AI shape the future.
Where the next wave of transformative AI companies are born.
Where ambitious founders connect with industry giants, sharp investors, and cutting-edge decision-makers.

This is your moment. Bold ideas deserve bold opportunities, and this is where they meet.

RAISE Startup Competition attracts top

startups
entrepreneurs
& investors

Submissions are now open and close 20 May

APPLY

*Companies must be less than 4 years old and raised less than $5m

Attending Companies

JAN 27TH

Applications open

  • Over 500 startups apply to compete
MAY 2OTH

Deadline for Applications submission

JUN 1OTH

Top 100  selections

  • Our expert jury shortlists the most outstanding ventures
JUL 24TH

Applications open

  • Over 500 startups apply to compete
JUL 9TH

Winner Announcement

  • The future of AI is elevated at the RAISE Summit.

Pitching Event

  • Finalists compete on stage in front of the AI ecosystem’s biggest names

Why just watch from the sidelines when you can SPONSOR the action?

As a sponsor, you’ll position your brand at the intersection of innovation and opportunity, creating lasting connections with AI’s boldest founders.

Be a Jury Member

  • Join our jury to engage with cutting-edge startups, share your expertise, and position your brand as a thought leader while building strong connections with founders and investors.

Offer a Prize

  • Amplify your brand by offering bespoke prizes that engage top startups, expand your reach, and spark valuable collaborations.

Gain Deal-Flow Access

  • Unlock exclusive access to detailed insights on participating startups and talents, ideal for strategic partnerships and collaborations in Web3.
450+
APPLICANTS
5
FINALISTS
$5M
PRIZE POOL
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