No-cost
In-person
Application Deadline: April 3
Finalist Notifications: April 10
Pitch Competition: May 6, 5:30– 8:30 p.m.
CTSBDC is hosting an AI Pitch Competition. We’re looking for practical, high-impact ideas for how, with access to expert resources, AI can take businesses to the next level. Join us to watch as Connecticut’s small business owners, and aspiring innovators bring their ideas to the stage, and compete to win non-cash prizes that can take their ideas to the next level. (This registration is for attendees/viewers only and does not include participation as a pitch presenter.)
This in‑person showcase invites Connecticut startups and small businesses across all industries to pitch innovative, real‑world AI use cases. You do not need to be an AI company or a tech startup — we want actionable, creative ideas for how AI can:
- Solve an operational challenge
- Increase efficiency
- Boost revenue
- Expand your market
- Strengthen customer service
Up to eight finalists will be selected to present their AI use case to a live review panel. Finalists will compete for three non‑cash prizes valued at up to $110,000, designed to accelerate implementation and supported by PREDICTif Solutions and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
This is your chance to see Connecticut’s innovators pitch their ideas in person.