Deadline: October 3, 2025
Are you an early-stage founder with an AI-powered startup? The HuCapital Innovation Week Pitch Competition 2025 is here to spotlight innovators like you in New York City. This exciting competition is part of HuCapital Innovation Week and is designed to showcase groundbreaking AI-driven solutions while providing founders with the chance to access funding, visibility, and vital connections.
About the HuCapital Innovation Week Pitch Competition 2025
The pitch competition is a highlight of HuCapital Innovation Week. It brings together founders, investors, and the tech community to celebrate innovation in artificial intelligence. Founders will pitch live in front of a panel of expert judges and an engaged audience, competing for both financial and strategic support.
What You Stand to Gain
Winners of the competition will enjoy:
- $5,000 cash prize to fuel their startup growth.
- A consultation with Visible Hands, a venture capital sponsor, to provide strategic guidance.
- Recognition on the SEEN 50, a prestigious list spotlighting 50 overlooked founders in NYC leading transformational technology startups, in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in this pitch competition, applicants must:
- Be a founder or co-founder of the startup.
- Have a product that uses AI functionality or is fully AI-powered.
- Be an early-stage founder with at least a working minimum viable product (MVP).
- Be based in the United States.
- Own a registered business entity (LLC, C-Corp, or equivalent).
- Use the prize funding strictly for product development, marketing, operations, or other areas critical to growth.
Application Timeline
- Application Deadline: October 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
- Notification of Selected Pitchers: October 9, 2025
Why You Should Apply
This is not just about winning a prize. By joining the HuCapital Innovation Week Pitch Competition 2025, you gain access to visibility, networking, mentorship, and recognition within the competitive startup ecosystem in New York City.
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