Submissions Open
Submit your AI Application
for AWS Virtual Pitch Week
Win up to $100K in AWS Funding!
Got an AI-powered business idea? This is your shot. Pitch to industry leaders, get funded by AWS, and fast-track your product to market.
August 27, 2026 | Virtual
Submission Deadline: August 10 August 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
In response to overwhelming demand for more time, we've extended the competition by one week — updated timeline below.
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Before You Submit
Checklist to make sure you make the cut!
5 Minute presentation deck (5–10 slides)
Real World impact statement (problem statement and solution statement)
How you plan to scale and your target market
Operating business preferred (existing workflows, customers, or revenue)
Virtual Event
Your AI Idea.
Funded by AWS.
Why Pitch
Zero Risk. All Upside.
- Up to $100K in AWS funds for winning pitches
- Up to $25K in PoC funds for every qualifying submission
- Expert feedback from AWS partners and industry judges
- Fast-track your AI product with real cloud infrastructure backing
Timeline
Submissions Open
Now through Aug 21
Eficens Reviews & Selects
Aug 22–26
Pitch Day
Aug 27
Results Announced
Aug 31
Submissions Closed
The application period for AWS Virtual Pitch Week has ended. Thank you to everyone who submitted!
Selected participants will be notified. See you at Pitch Week Aug 27!