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AI Pitch Competition: Win $35,000 in Amazon Development Funding Support

Thursday, November 5, 2026 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (EST)

Description

Join the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and Futran Solutions, an AWS Partner, for an opportunity to turn your AI vision into reality.

Whether you want to automate operations, improve customer experiences, analyze data, streamline workflows, or build a new AI-powered solution, this competition is designed to help businesses bring their ideas to life.

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Who Should Apply?

This competition is open to the public, including small businesses, startups, manufacturers, professional services firms, healthcare organizations, retailers, nonprofits, technology companies, and entrepreneurs looking to leverage AI for growth.

How It Works

01
Register for the Event
Upon registration, you'll receive the AWS Partner-Led AI Pitch Competition application and participation instructions.
02
Submit Your Application
Complete the AWS Partner-Led AI Pitch Competition application. Every eligible applicant will receive a $300 Amazon credit to begin exploring and developing their AI solution. Twenty companies will be selected to advance to the final competition.
03
Refine Your Pitch
Finalists will receive a business plan template and coaching to strengthen their proposal and presentation.
04
Pitch Live
On November 5, finalists will present their AI solutions at Amazon's Hank Building before a panel of judges and members of the business community.

Why Participate?

$35,000
The first-place winner will receive $35,000 in AI development funding (not a cash prize) provided by Futran Solutions to help design and build their AI solution using Amazon Cloud and AI technologies.
$125,000
Qualified projects participating in the program may be eligible for additional AI development funding opportunities, with up to $125,000 in total AI development funding available across qualified projects (not cash prizes), subject to project scope and approval.
$300
Receive a $300 Amazon credit simply for applying.
NYC
Gain exposure to business leaders and the NYC entrepreneurial community.

Bring your AI idea to life and take the next step in your company's innovation journey.

Register today and apply to compete in the AWS Partner-Led AI Pitch Competition.

Amazon, Hank Building
424 Fifth Avenue Community Room, Ground Floor
New York, NY 10018 United States
Thursday, November 5, 2026 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (EST)
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