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NOV 18, 2026 Wild Horse Golf Club · 2100 W Warm Springs Rd · Henderson, NV 89014 Up to $25K in AWS support

Step into the spotlight. Pitch your AI vision.

AWS invites 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 at Wild Horse Golf Club (2100 W Warm Springs Rd, Henderson, NV 89014).

Nov 18, 2026
Wild Horse Golf Club · 2100 W Warm Springs Rd · Henderson, NV 89014
Up to 10 businesses selected
Submit application
No cash prizes · support in AWS resources only
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