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Pitching day: Finalists of the Apply AI Startup Award

  • EVENT
  • Publication 24 August 2026

Watch the pitches of the top 10 finalists of the Apply AI Startup Award and learn more about the European AI innovation ecosystem.

AI Startup Awards logo featuring a purple trophy graphic framed by an arch of stars.

The Apply AI Startup Award recognises innovative European startups and scaleups developing AI solutions in the 11 strategic sectors covered by the Apply AI Strategy.

In July, national startup associations nominated 24 European AI startups and scaleups across 16 Member States. Independent experts are currently evaluating the nominations and will choose the top 10 finalists for the pitching event. Each startup will have 3 minutes to pitch their AI solution and convince the jury.

After the pitching session the jury will select the 3 winners. Among other rewards, they will be invited to pitch their solution and receive a trophy and certificate on the main stage of the Apply AI Summit.

Registration

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Agenda

14:00-15:30 CET(to be confirmed)

  • Welcome and introduction
  • Part I - Pitches 
  • Presentation from the AI Office
  • Part II - Pitches
  • Conclusion

Jury & finalists

The jury members and the top 10 Finalists will be announced soon.