Silicon Valley AI Pitch Competition
Pitch your AI idea.
Win up to $25,000 funding in AWS to build it.
Bring a business problem AI could solve and pitch it live to Cloudtech’sfounders. The winner gets up to $25,000 in AWS-backed funding to have Cloudtech build it.
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Submit your AI idea
About 5 minutes. Submissions close November 6.
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A good idea deserves a next step
Win or not, you come out ahead.
Applying takes 2 minutes and costs nothing. Here’s what it can get you.
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Up to $25,000 in AWS funding to build it.
First place wins $25,000, second place wins $15,000, and third place wins $10,000.
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A next step, even if you’re not picked.
Every applicant can book a free scoping call with Cloudtech. Qualifying businesses may also get proof-of-concept support.
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Feedback from people who build this daily.
Finalists pitch to Cloudtech’s founders, who build AI for small businesses every day.
Proof-of-concept funding is AWS-backed partner funding applied to services and implementation support. It is not cash, and it is subject to AWS program eligibility and approval.
Built for local businesses, not tech teams
You can apply if you have:
- A small business in Silicon Valley
- A real business problem AI could help solve
- A live website, or a business plan approved by an SBDC advisor
Any cloud platform, or none at all. You don’t need to use AWS today.
Not sure what to pitch? Start here.
- An AI receptionist that answers calls after hours
- An assistant that drafts replies to customer emails
- Automatic data entry from invoices and forms
- A website chat agent that answers questions 24/7
Meet your next step, in person
Thursday, November 12
at West Room, Mitchell Park Community Center.
- 11:00–11:30 AMCheck-in & networking
- 11:30–11:45 AMWelcome & partner remarks
- 11:45–12:00 PMContest rules & judging criteria
- 12:00–1:00 PMAI pitches + Q&A
- 1:00–1:20 PMJudges’ deliberation & audience choice
- 1:20–1:30 PMWinners announced & awards
- 1:30–2:30 PMNetworking & partner matchmaking
- 2:30 PMEvent close
West Room, Mitchell Park Community Center.
West Room
3700 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
NOV 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM–2:30 PM PT
Get directions ↗Key Note Speakers
- Kamran AdilCEO, Cloudtech
- Bharat BhateCo-Founder, Cloudtech
Cloudtech is an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner and AWS SMB Competency Partner.
Not pitching? Come watch.
See ten local businesses pitch real AI ideas, meet the judges and see live AI demos. Free, with lunch.
From application to build in four steps
No slides. No technical know-how.
Pitch details and judging criteria arrive by
The winner is announced on the day.
Bring the problem. We handle the build.
Generative AI, answered.
Is there a fee to apply, pitch or attend the Silicon Valley AI Pitch Competition?
No. Applying, pitching and attending are free. Lunch is also included.
What does the winner receive, and how can the funding be used?
First place receives $25,000, second place receives $15,000, and third place receives $10,000 in AWS-backed proof-of-concept funding. The funding supports scoping, building, and testing an AI solution with Cloudtech on AWS; it is not a cash prize and is subject to AWS program eligibility and approval.
Do I need technical skills or AI experience to participate?
No technical background is required. Bring a business problem and an idea for how AI could help. Cloudtech’s engineers handle the technology and development.
What support is available if I am not selected as a finalist?
You can still book a free scoping call with Cloudtech to explore your AI idea. Qualifying businesses may also receive proof-of-concept support.
Will I retain ownership of my idea after applying?
Yes. Applying does not transfer ownership of your idea or any rights to your business.
How can I contact the organisers about the competition?
Email connect@cloudtech.com with questions about applying, pitching or attending.
Ten spots on stage.
One of them could be yours.
Apply in 2 minutes. The winner gets up to $25,000 in AWS-backed funding to have Cloudtech build their AI idea.