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SEP 23, 2026 World Market Center, Las Vegas Up to $25K in AWS support

Step into the spotlight. Pitch your AI vision.

The Nevada SBDC and AWS invite small businesses to pitch live on stage before AWS leaders and industry experts — competing for up to $25,000 in AWS partner development support to bring your AI project to life.

Apply to pitch How it works
(a) What's at stake

Up to $25,000 in AWS partner funding.

$25K
Total acceleration support

Technical and strategic AWS resources to move your AI project from concept toward launch.

PoC
Proof of Concept funding

Additional non-cash support to help build, test, and validate your AI initiative with AWS tooling.

No cash prizes or checks. Support is delivered entirely in technical & strategic AWS resources.
(b) How it works

Three moves to the stage.

01 · Apply

Apply to pitch

Up to 10 businesses are selected. Submit a 300–500 word synopsis on how you plan to use AI in your business.

02 · Pitch

Pitch live

Deliver a 3-minute pitch on stage before a live audience and expert panel, followed by a short Q&A. Visual aids welcome.

03 · Connect

Network & connect

After the competition, meet AWS leaders and industry experts to explore AI-powered opportunities for your business.

(c) Who should apply

Built for small businesses moving on AI.

  • Are building or integrating AI into their operations.
  • Need funding, resources, and expert support to move their AI vision forward.
  • Want to connect with AWS leaders to refine and implement AI strategies.
(d) Why participate

A high-value stage with real upside.

01 Exclusive access to AWS funding & technical support.
02 Pitch your idea directly to AWS and AI leaders.
03 Tailored feedback in a high-value, competitive pitch setting.
04 Powerful connections with AWS experts and peers in the AI ecosystem.
(e) Hosts & sponsors
(f) Apply

Claim your place on stage.

Submit your business and a 300–500 word synopsis. Ten businesses are selected to pitch live in Las Vegas.

Sep 23, 2026
World Market Center, Las Vegas
Up to 10 businesses selected
Submit application
No cash prizes · support in AWS resources only
Nevada SBDC × AWS · AI Pitch Competition © 2026 · Las Vegas